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Prescribed klonopin (clonazepam) for sleep for years. it was stolen last week. i think i'm in withdrawal. my script can't be filled for 4 days. should i just wait?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Risky: You don't mention dose, but in any case, w/drawal can be bad - so don't take risks with your other conditions present. Ask for tapering help on an emergency basis. Try to find a less dangerous method(s) to address your various issues - think out it as you might debt consolidation counseling. Take care - get help.

Answered 5/28/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: If your symptoms are mild, you definitely can wait. Would strongly suggest that you let your prescriber know about the incident, since sometimes we do call in early prescriptions if police reports are appropriately completed. Alternatively, your prescriber may call you for an early visit and clinical assessment for benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Answered 5/28/2014

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Need evaluation: Depending on the dose you have taken, you could experience anything from mild discomfort to an epileptic seizure; the latter can be frightening and potentially extremely dangerous. You should seek prompt evaluation -- either from the provider who prescribed the Klonopin, (clonazepam) or an emergency room.

Answered 8/8/2019

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