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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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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

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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