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Research shows long term benzo use can cause blepharospasm. i take 2mg 2x a day of klonopin (clonazepam) x 11 years will quitting help w blepharospasm? thx

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It probably should,: but Tourettes and facial tics can also cause blepharospasm. See your Dr before you stop any meds

Answered 8/5/2018

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