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On 1mg klonopin for 6 years and experiencing depression. also take trazodone xr 150mg. just tired and depressed and/or anxious. do u think the meds can be the problem? how can i taper off both, maybe starting with the clonopin. via liquid valium?

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Guidance best: while this may be the problem, you may also have other reasons for your depression - worth talking with a therapist. As for tapering, Klonopin is long acting so you can directly taper - But given the length of time, I think you would be best off with a psychiatrist to help guide and monitor you.

Answered 7/31/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medication issues.: PLEASE do not stop, change or taper your medications without direct involvement from your psychiatrist. Klonopin & valium can reduce anxiety but do not fix the cause. I would ask why you aren't taking an SSRI or an SNRI rather than just Trazodone? As your doctor to consider change to medication regimen. If you aren't receiving psychotherapy - strongly encourage that.

Answered 8/1/2020

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