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A member asked:

Day 8 off clonazepam major anxiety was on it for years! how long will withdraw last? still battle tachycardia. on atenolol for that really helps!

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WD can be bad: Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can cause anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms and seizures. Especially after 6 years, it swhould be done slowly under doctor supervision. Talk to your doctor about alternative teatments- there are many.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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