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If you take .25 mg of klonopin twice a day at 9am and 9 pm, will you have irreversible seizures if you miss a dose by an hour, day, or quit cold turkey? when can klonopin cause irreversible seizures?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Clonazepam: Klonopin (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine to treat seizures and panic attacks. Missing a 0.25 mg dose may result in return of symptoms. Abrupt withdrawal (cold turkey) may result in withdrawal seizure (not irreversible). 0.25 mg is a low dose. Consult prescriber with concerns and take only as directed. Best regards for good health.

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Answered 10/11/2020

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A member asked:

If you take .25 mg of klonopin twice a day at 9am and 9 pm, will you have irreversible seizures if you miss a dose by an hour, day, or quit cold turkey? when can klonopin cause irreversible seizures?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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