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Would there be any damage to my brain or cognition in taking .25-.5mg of clonazepam daily over a period of 9 months (as prescribed)? im just afraid i incurred some kind of damage and that my brain will never be the same after taking this drug...

Q: would there be any damage to my brain or cognition in taking .25-.5mg of clonazepam daily over a period of 9 months (as prescribed)? im just afraid i incurred some kind of damage and that my brain will never be the same after taking this drug...

Asked &amp; answered X 2: If you are preoccupied with this or other health issues you need to seek out a life coach to learn ways to deal with the stress. Such pre-occupations can hide other unresolved stressors that you need to explore. Good luck.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Asked & answered X 2: If you are preoccupied with this or other health issues you need to seek out a life coach to learn ways to deal with the stress. Such pre-occupations can hide other unresolved stressors that you need to explore. Good luck.

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

Answered 2/16/2020

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A member asked:

Would there be any damage to my brain or cognition in taking .25-.5mg of clonazepam daily over a period of 9 months (as prescribed)? im just afraid i incurred some kind of damage and that my brain will never be the same after taking this drug...

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

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