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Does everyone have horrible withdrawals coming off of benzos? i have been on different benzos for 20 years. im currently on klonopin .5mg daily. im doing a water taper. started with 100ml of water. so a 3 month taper. will i be ok?

Q: does everyone have horrible withdrawals coming off of benzos? i have been on different benzos for 20 years. im currently on klonopin .5mg daily. im doing a water taper. started with 100ml of water. so a 3 month taper. will i be ok?

: Coupled with the fact that you're taking a low dose, doing a very slow taper off klonopin should avoid any significant withdrawal problems. I trust your prescribing MD sanctions your going off it. I'm unsure of what schedule you'll be using,though.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Coupled with the fact that you're taking a low dose, doing a very slow taper off klonopin should avoid any significant withdrawal problems. I trust your prescribing MD sanctions your going off it. I'm unsure of what schedule you'll be using,though.

Answered 6/14/2022

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A member asked:

Does everyone have horrible withdrawals coming off of benzos? i have been on different benzos for 20 years. im currently on klonopin .5mg daily. im doing a water taper. started with 100ml of water. so a 3 month taper. will i be ok?

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