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I am a 60 yr old woman who has been on 2 mg clonazepam daily at least 16 years now for chronic anxiety. i am now tapering off of it. should i be worried about having permanent memory loss issues?

Q: i am a 60 yr old woman who has been on 2 mg clonazepam daily at least 16 years now for chronic anxiety. i am now tapering off of it. should i be worried about having permanent memory loss issues?

: I would but not from the clonazepam. Just aging will lead to that. It can be very difficult to wean off of it. Work with your Dr. You can do it.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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I would but not from the clonazepam. Just aging will lead to that. It can be very difficult to wean off of it. Work with your Dr. You can do it.

Answered 12/4/2022

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A member asked:

I am a 60 yr old woman who has been on 2 mg clonazepam daily at least 16 years now for chronic anxiety. i am now tapering off of it. should i be worried about having permanent memory loss issues?

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