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Ive been taking an ssri & 4mg of klonopin/day for 8 years for gad w/ panic attacks. i recently moved & im trying to find a new doc. everyone i see wants me to begin rapid tapering off of klonopin. is long-term ever therapeutically appropriate?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Not optimal: There are definately less troublesome(withdrawl) meds that should be able to manage your symptoms in the hands of an expert

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2019

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A member asked:

Ive been taking an ssri & 4mg of klonopin/day for 8 years for gad w/ panic attacks. i recently moved & im trying to find a new doc. everyone i see wants me to begin rapid tapering off of klonopin. is long-term ever therapeutically appropriate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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