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How To Taper Off Klonopin?
Question: II have been on Klonopin 1 mg. three times a day for nerve pain after a tooth was pulled and a nerve damaged. I have been on the Klonopin for close to 5 years and still get toothaches. My neurologist discharged me since I had a good 2 months before my last visit. He advised me to get the med. from my family doctor, who will not prescribe it . I also take Lyrica 50 mg. twice a day. Since I feel no results, I would like to taper off the Klonopin. How do I do this? Help! XXXXXXX XXXXX
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
You ask about how to taper off Klonopin. I agree with your doctor's advice to decrease to twice a day taken concurrently with the Lyrica. You must taper off very slowly, given the relatively high dose (1mg 3 times a day) taken for a long time (5 years). Tapering too quickly can result in withdrawal and seizures. I would stay at 1mg twice a day for a month, and then decrease to 0.5mg twice a day for another month, and then stop.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You ask about how to taper off Klonopin. I agree with your doctor's advice to decrease to twice a day taken concurrently with the Lyrica. You must taper off very slowly, given the relatively high dose (1mg 3 times a day) taken for a long time (5 years). Tapering too quickly can result in withdrawal and seizures. I would stay at 1mg twice a day for a month, and then decrease to 0.5mg twice a day for another month, and then stop.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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