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Suggest Treatment For Addiction To Klonopin

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Question: How easy to get addicted to klonopin. I have been taking it for about three months now. I am very much afraid of addiction. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!.............(XXXX)
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It needs about 3 weeks if you use it regularely

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

You can get addicted to Klonopin is you use it for more then 3 weeks regularly.
It can be used up to 3 months though without many problems.
Don't worry about addiction though if it is helping you.
When you wont need it anymore, your doctor will advice you on how to discontinue it - treatment should be withdrawn gradually; decrease dose by 0.125 mg twice daily every 3 days until medication is completely withdrawn.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Suggest Treatment For Addiction To Klonopin

Brief Answer: It needs about 3 weeks if you use it regularely Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Thank you for using HCM to post your health query. I read carefully your question and I understand your concern. You can get addicted to Klonopin is you use it for more then 3 weeks regularly. It can be used up to 3 months though without many problems. Don't worry about addiction though if it is helping you. When you wont need it anymore, your doctor will advice you on how to discontinue it - treatment should be withdrawn gradually; decrease dose by 0.125 mg twice daily every 3 days until medication is completely withdrawn. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer. Regards, Dr. Papaqako