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Can you have withdrawal symptoms for months?
Although withdrawal symptoms are uncomfortable, they typically end after two weeks at most, especially when a medical professional oversees the detox process. However, some drugs can lead to prolonged or protracted withdrawal, lasting for months and sometimes up to a year.
What are side effects of clonazepam?
Clonazepam may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness.
- dizziness.
- unsteadiness.
- problems with coordination.
- difficulty thinking or remembering.
- increased saliva.
- muscle or joint pain.
- frequent urination.
Can you take clonazepam only when needed?
Clonazepam may be taken every day at regular times or on an as needed (“PRN”) basis. Typically, your healthcare provider will limit the number of doses you should take in one day.
How long do withdrawal symptoms last from antidepressants?
Withdrawal symptoms usually come on within 5 days of stopping the medicine and generally last 1 to 2 weeks. Some people have severe withdrawal symptoms that last for several months or more. See your doctor if you get severe withdrawal symptoms after you stop taking antidepressants.
How long will withdrawal symptoms last?
The duration of physical withdrawal is typically three to five days; however, emotional withdrawal can be much longer. Some symptoms can be present for many months. Withdrawal symptoms can range widely and include depression, anxiety, anorexia, insomnia, and even suicidal thoughts or death.
What happens if I stop taking clonazepam?
Stopping clonazepam abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, tremor, dizziness, blood pressure changes, rapid heart rate, and seizures. The use of clonazepam with drugs like opioid medications has led to serious side effects including slowed and difficulty breathing and death.
How long to detox from clonazepam?
Klonopin’s long half-life means that metabolites of this drug will remain in the body for 5-14 days. If a person quits Klonopin suddenly, withdrawal symptoms will likely last up to two weeks, but that can vary depending on how long the person has struggled with Klonopin addiction and how large their regular doses were.
When does clonazepam withdrawal actually start?
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine with a long half-life of 18-50 hours, which means that withdrawal will start within 1-3 days after your last dose. The duration of clonazepam withdrawal (and its intensity), depends on a number of various factors, including:
What are the side effects of clonazepam withdrawal?
Anxiety.