Can Klonopin Be Tapered Off After Recovering From A Panic Disorder?
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First of all considering the diagnosis of panic disorder and agoraphobia the ambien withdrawal will be before Klonopin. This is because ambien have very little role in panic disorders and we need to take care of panic disorder before anything else.
Now regarding the withdrawal of ambien CR first you will need to switch to ambien plan (10 mg instead of 12.5 mg). After one week of doing so the dose will be reduced to 5 mg and same will be continued for another one week. After the one week Ambien will be prescribed on the need basis and the number of intake over the next two weeks will determine the further course of action with Klonopin and other drugs.
Please note that while withdrawing any medication other medication must be kept at the same dose and no changes should be made other than the medication which is tapered down unless necessary.
Regarding withdrawal of Klonopin I feel XXXXXXX Manual is good for reading and have theoretical basis but in practice slow tapering down of klonopin have better outcome.
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