
How To Reduce Dosage Of Klonopin?

Question: I ws taking klonopin .5 for three twice. Drop to one at night then half f .5 can sleep
Brief Answer:
Doses should be reduced gradually
Detailed Answer:
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Klonopin is a benzodiazepine drug and the drug acts by causing changes at receptor levels. Abrupt dose reduction or stoppage of the drug might cause withdrawal. So it is advised to patients to reduce the doses of drug gradually. Doses should be reduced by 20-25% every two weeks. So as you were taking the drug thrice and then reduce the doses to half. This might cause withdrawal and may precipitate insomnia and withdrawal. Please reduce the doses gradually to prevent this.
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Doses should be reduced gradually
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related doubts
Klonopin is a benzodiazepine drug and the drug acts by causing changes at receptor levels. Abrupt dose reduction or stoppage of the drug might cause withdrawal. So it is advised to patients to reduce the doses of drug gradually. Doses should be reduced by 20-25% every two weeks. So as you were taking the drug thrice and then reduce the doses to half. This might cause withdrawal and may precipitate insomnia and withdrawal. Please reduce the doses gradually to prevent this.
Thanks. Take care. Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.
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