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A member asked:

My daughter has taken clonazapam 1mg each day and 1/2 mg at night for. no more pills, doctor won't give more. what can we expect going cold turkey?

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See below: Clonazepam should not be abruptly discontinued. Talk with your doctor (or referral) about a withdrawing taper.

Dr Baker agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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