How should you wean off Clonazepam?

How should you wean off Clonazepam?

Clonazepam can be successfully discontinued without any major withdrawal symptoms if the dose is reduced gradually. We recommend reducing the dosage of clonazepam after intermediate-term use by 0.25 mg/wk.

How long does it take clonazepam to wear off?

Clonazepam’s effects last about 8 to 12 hours, so the clonazepam dosage for healthy adults is 2 to 3 times a day. It works quickly, usually within an hour, and reaches peak levels by about four hours. The clonazepam half-life is long at 30 to 40 hours. This means it can take several days to rid the body of it.

How to taper off Klonopin safely?

Some have stated that the proper way to taper off of Klonopin is by reducing the total daily dose by 0.125 mg (1/8 mg) on a weekly basis. So if you were taking 1 mg of Klonopin per day, it would take you approximately 8 weeks (2 months) to fully withdraw to 0 mg.

How do you withdraw from clonazepam?

It is very unlikely that the bloating and numbness have anything at all to do with withdrawal from clonazepam. It is an anxiety suppressant, so feeling giddy and laughing may be more a natural reaction that has come back after a long period of suppression. The Trazadone is also not a factor in the bloating.

How to stop using clonazepam?

Do not stop taking clonazepam without talking to your healthcare provider first. 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.

How long do clonazepam withdrawal symptoms last?

Physical dependence may develop after 2 or more weeks of daily use.1. People who are dependent on Klonopin and stop using are likely to experience withdrawal symptoms, which can range from mild to severe and last for up to 4 weeks.