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I have been on klonopin (clonazepam) for my gad for about 4 years, 2mg a day. how long will the withdrawals last? or when is it out of my system?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

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Depends.: That dose is not very high but if you've taken that dose consistently for 4 years, you need to gradually cut the dose down over a period of a month and you may not have any withdrawal symptoms. If you have gad however, discontinuing the medication can bring back the symptoms of gad.

Answered 1/21/2014

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A member asked:

I have been on klonopin (clonazepam) for my gad for about 4 years, 2mg a day. how long will the withdrawals last? or when is it out of my system?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

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