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A member asked:

Second opinion please on how to taper clonazepam? by what dose is it safe to be off completely? dr says 0.25 mg? i'm on 0.5 mg for 1 year. ty dr.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Taper off clonazepam: Tapering off benzos is difficult but it can be done. I recommend that you follow a tapering schedule or crossover method with Xanax (alprazolam) under the supervision of your doctor. Take care.

Answered 10/29/2014

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