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How To Get Rid Of Clonotril Taking For Convulsions? Experienced Memory Loss On Stopping

Hello , I am 27 & have been on clonotril 0.5 mg for a couple of years now as part of my medication for curing convulsions (which had last occurred in 2006), on December 2013 my doctor tried to stop the usage of clonotril .5 mg with a gradual tapering of dosage to 0.25 mg as i was without any problem for more than 2-3yrs. but to that i noticed certain uneasiness like loss of memory & loss on contact with my instant moment ... after resuming clonotril 0.5 mg all the uneasiness did not recur any more..now i want to get rid of medication ,pls help me..Thanks RIMI
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

I agree with your doctor regarding stoppage of Clonotril gradually.

However, since you developed withdrawal symptoms, you may taper it off gradually by reducing the dose by 0.125mg every month, so that you are off the drug within 4 months. Chances of withdrawal symptoms will be minimal that way.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses.

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Take care

Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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How To Get Rid Of Clonotril Taking For Convulsions? Experienced Memory Loss On Stopping

Hi there, Thanks for your query. I agree with your doctor regarding stoppage of Clonotril gradually. However, since you developed withdrawal symptoms, you may taper it off gradually by reducing the dose by 0.125mg every month, so that you are off the drug within 4 months. Chances of withdrawal symptoms will be minimal that way. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal