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Is it really dangerous to come off of the drug klonopin (clonazepam) cold turkey?
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Could be: Klonopin, also known as clonazepam, is a benzodiazepine medication that is used commonly to treat anxiety. It was originally used, however, to treat seizures. So, depending on your age, physical condition, dose of klonopin, how long you have been taking it, and so on, if you stop abruptly, you could have grand mal seizures. If this happens while you are driving, it could be disastrous. Call md.
Answered 1/1/2014
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Could be bad.: Depending on how much you're taking, the withdrawal symptoms from abruptly stopping use of Klonopin (clonazepam) can be bad, including seizures and even death. Take it slow, get advice from a physician.
Answered 11/27/2017
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