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Taking .5mg of klonopoin 1x daily since 3/20. how can i gradually taper off without withdrawls? i have 8 left and really dont want to continue rx.
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Cut the pills: You're already taking a pretty small dose, but you can cut the pills in half for a few days before stopping all together. You could even cut those halves in half to lengthen the taper. If you do this, you shouldn't have any signs of withdrawals. Hope this helps!
Answered 5/6/2015
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