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Is blepharospasm from long term use(11 years @ 2 - 4 mg/day) of klonopin (clonazepam) reversible?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Why?: Why? why? why? That's a very long time on the drug. Please consider CBT therapy to deal w/ the problem more safely. That said, why do you think it caused the eye issue? It's actually used to help w/ that condition. Here's info: http://www.blepharospasm.org/ There's no cure, but there's help. Your medications need to be evaluated and therapy will help.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

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A member asked:

Is blepharospasm from long term use(11 years @ 2 - 4 mg/day) of klonopin (clonazepam) reversible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Dr Altman agreed

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