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Does Clonazepam Cause Extreme Heavy Headedness And Dizziness?
Question: Hello sir .
I have suffered from a panic attack on 23-Mar-2014 , and since then i have been taking clonazepam . Following is the timeline of my experiences with the drug
29-mar - 5 april , 0.25 mg 3 times a day --- Felt huge relief but some drowsiness
6 april - 10 april , 0.25 mg 2 times a day --- felt okay(started tapering)
11 april - 20 april , 0.25 mg in morning + 0.125 mg b4 sleep -- felt okay
21 april - 03 may , 0.125 mg in morning + 0.125 mg b4 sleep -- felt okay
From 04 may till now , 0.125 mg b4 sleep ,
Now for the last 2 days , i am having extreme heavy headedness , and dizziness which goes worse while walking , and it all gets really bad in the evening. I planned on leaving clonazepam (as it has been 7 weeks since i am on it) by next week , but even with this dose (.125 mg) i am experiencing symptoms , which i have never experienced before . I am also taking cbt for anxiety for past 7 weeks ..
Is this a withdrawal symptom of clonazepam or just anxiety coming back? What should i do next ?
I have suffered from a panic attack on 23-Mar-2014 , and since then i have been taking clonazepam . Following is the timeline of my experiences with the drug
29-mar - 5 april , 0.25 mg 3 times a day --- Felt huge relief but some drowsiness
6 april - 10 april , 0.25 mg 2 times a day --- felt okay(started tapering)
11 april - 20 april , 0.25 mg in morning + 0.125 mg b4 sleep -- felt okay
21 april - 03 may , 0.125 mg in morning + 0.125 mg b4 sleep -- felt okay
From 04 may till now , 0.125 mg b4 sleep ,
Now for the last 2 days , i am having extreme heavy headedness , and dizziness which goes worse while walking , and it all gets really bad in the evening. I planned on leaving clonazepam (as it has been 7 weeks since i am on it) by next week , but even with this dose (.125 mg) i am experiencing symptoms , which i have never experienced before . I am also taking cbt for anxiety for past 7 weeks ..
Is this a withdrawal symptom of clonazepam or just anxiety coming back? What should i do next ?
Brief Answer:
Not withdrawal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Based on your symptoms and systematic way of dose reduction, I strongly consider your symptoms not be due to withdrawal.
I believe its your underlying condition flaring up.
Do continue the medication, (.125 mg) twice daily back. This will provide you relief. You may have to be put on better anti-anxiety drug like Alprazolam or Zolpidem for maintenance. Only after that you can stop Clonazepam.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
Not withdrawal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Based on your symptoms and systematic way of dose reduction, I strongly consider your symptoms not be due to withdrawal.
I believe its your underlying condition flaring up.
Do continue the medication, (.125 mg) twice daily back. This will provide you relief. You may have to be put on better anti-anxiety drug like Alprazolam or Zolpidem for maintenance. Only after that you can stop Clonazepam.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
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