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A member asked:
Been on klonopin1mg for12 years.my psychiatrist wants me to come off it in one months time.heard withdrawals horrible.is this true,any advice.scared.
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Wean from medicine: You must be weaned slowly from this medication after being on it for so long. Go back and speak to your doctor if you are afraid. Wean slower so you do not have withdrawal symptoms
Answered 8/5/2017
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