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Can stopping klonopin cold turkey cause fibromyalgia?

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No, but not safe.: Stopping Klonopin suddenly can cause withdrawal such as increased anxiety, rapid heart rate, sweating, tremors, and in serious cases seizures. You may have rebound muscle tension since it is a muscle relaxant, but it wouldn't cause fibromyalgia. I would not stop it cold turkey b/c it can be dangerous. You should go on a titration schedule monitored by your doctor.

Answered 8/30/2017

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Dr. Galina Nikolskaya answered

Specializes in Neurology

No: fibromyalgia is not induced by a withdrawal from a benzodiazepine, presence of klonopin could be ameliorating some of the fibromyalgia symptoms however as stress does make it worse

Answered 11/9/2016

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