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Taking clonazepam 0.5mg for approx 3 weeks, and now also on lexapro (escitalopram) in evening. how to wean off clonazepam to avoid insomnia and anxiety symptoms?
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Have PCP help.: The dose is not high and it is a long acting minor tranquilizer and you haven't taken it for too long so you can cut the dose by half for a week and stop. Have pcp supervise.
Answered 6/7/2021
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Rule of halves: If you are only taking the Clonazepam at bedtime, cut it in half for a week. Then stop. The first night after cutting back will be a little tough, but will improve.
Answered 11/20/2020
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