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Im on prescription klonopin (clonazepam) 1 mg for 3 times daily. my doctor does not know how to wean me off of this. could you please help me wean off of this?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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Klonopin (clonazepam): is a long acting benzodiazepine. I usually try to get people on a twice a day schedule and take away 1/2 a mg every two weeks. The idea is to minimize risk of withdrawal anxiety and seizures. Do your titration under a physician's supervision. Best of luck with this.

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Answered 5/18/2016

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A member asked:

Im on prescription klonopin (clonazepam) 1 mg for 3 times daily. my doctor does not know how to wean me off of this. could you please help me wean off of this?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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