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How To Taper Off From Clorazepate Slowly?
Question: how do I get off clorazapae...I have taken 3.75 mg for 9 yrs.and I am 67 yrs old...do you have any major with drawal symptms..please advise....
Brief Answer:
withdrawal would be light, dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Though the dosage is very less but at your age and the duration from which you have been taking it -makes situation to be taken with care.
However, still I dont expect that you will have any major withadrawal problem. So, pkease donot worry.
You may have some anxiety or disturbed sleep at maximum and donot fear of any seizure or panic attacks or anything significant.
You should reduce your present dose by1/4 and take it for 1-2 week - if all is ok, reduce it further by 1/4 and take that for 1-2 weeks and continue to reduce it till all is finished. You may just break the tablet by1/4 to achieve this dosage.
So, donot take tension and move ahead with reducing the dosage.
hope the reply is useful.
Please ask more questions for clarification.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
withdrawal would be light, dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Though the dosage is very less but at your age and the duration from which you have been taking it -makes situation to be taken with care.
However, still I dont expect that you will have any major withadrawal problem. So, pkease donot worry.
You may have some anxiety or disturbed sleep at maximum and donot fear of any seizure or panic attacks or anything significant.
You should reduce your present dose by1/4 and take it for 1-2 week - if all is ok, reduce it further by 1/4 and take that for 1-2 weeks and continue to reduce it till all is finished. You may just break the tablet by1/4 to achieve this dosage.
So, donot take tension and move ahead with reducing the dosage.
hope the reply is useful.
Please ask more questions for clarification.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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