HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Addicted To Zapiz, Get Confusion And Memory Loss, Tremors In Hands, Stomach Discomfort On Avoiding It. Help?

HI SIR MY NAME IS SHEKHAR WANT UR HELP 3 YEAR AGO DUE MY SISTER DEATH I WENT ON DEPRESSION , I HAVE TOOK SO MAY DEPRESSION MEDICENES. NOW I AM ONLY TAKING ZAPIZ 0.5 & I M ADDICTIED TO THIS TABLET WITHOUT THIS I CAN NOT WORK . IF I DONT TAKE I GET CONFUSED & DONT REMMEMBER THE THING. MY HANDS START TRUMBLING & also feel like stomach discomfart , serve carmps on body part. pls help i want to come out from this, i worying about the sid effect
Wed, 10 Oct 2012
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hi Shekhar,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your question...

You seem to be suffering from a benzodiazepine dependence syndrome. Zapiz (Clonazepam) is a sedative belonging to the class of benzodiazepines. All the symptoms which you develop after trying to stop the medication are withdrawal symptoms. My advise to you would be to very gradually decrease the medication i.e. take 3/4th for one month, 1/2 for the next month, 1/4th for the next month and then stop. If you have any difficulty with doing this on your own, please consult a psychiatrist who will be able to assess you in detail and advice you further.

Following proper 'sleep hygiene' and a healthy lifestyle will help you regain your natural sleep cycle.

Wish you all the best.

- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I find this answer helpful
Psychiatrist,  Dr. Gourav Monga's  Response
hello

Don't worry.......Your problem can be easily solved

As per your problem, you are experiencing withdrawl symptoms after stopping clonazepam 0.5 mg

For this, don't stop it abruptly....rather taper it down slowly. Consult your psychiatrist for tapering schedule or any other alternative treatment schedule

I am sure it will help you

Good Luck

Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Beta-lactam


Loading Online Doctors....
Addicted To Zapiz, Get Confusion And Memory Loss, Tremors In Hands, Stomach Discomfort On Avoiding It. Help?

Hi Shekhar, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your question... You seem to be suffering from a benzodiazepine dependence syndrome. Zapiz (Clonazepam) is a sedative belonging to the class of benzodiazepines. All the symptoms which you develop after trying to stop the medication are withdrawal symptoms. My advise to you would be to very gradually decrease the medication i.e. take 3/4th for one month, 1/2 for the next month, 1/4th for the next month and then stop. If you have any difficulty with doing this on your own, please consult a psychiatrist who will be able to assess you in detail and advice you further. Following proper sleep hygiene and a healthy lifestyle will help you regain your natural sleep cycle. Wish you all the best. - Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist