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I'm taking clonazepam for more than a yer. panic disorder is getting better. reducing the med now. trying to stop. should'nt i try to stop?
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Clonazepam: Make sure you consult with your doctor. Is ok to gradually tapper medication under md supervision.
Answered 12/21/2014
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Talk to prescriber: Whoever prescribed the Clonazepam should be your guide to tapering it. Stopping benzodiazepines is not benign, and can result in many symptoms, including feelings of anxiety that can be just like a panic attack (and potentially seizures). A physician/clinician with experience in tapering this drug should help you, and there should be consideration of using ssri/snri instead, plus psychotherapy.
Answered 6/24/2014
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