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I have been taking 0.5 mg of clonazepam twice a day for 10 years as my maintenance for my anxiety disorder. can i be considered an addict?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

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You: Take it as prescribed by your doctor. And it is treating a disorder. So I wouldn't call you an addict. Is your body dependent on the medicine. Probably. But it is treating a disorder. If you want to get off the medicine. Talk to your doctor about alternative options. And don't stop unless supervised by a physician

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Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

I have been taking 0.5 mg of clonazepam twice a day for 10 years as my maintenance for my anxiety disorder. can i be considered an addict?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Roman answered

Dr Hwang and 2 doctors agreed

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