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I Take .0125 Of Xanex (I%E2%80%99ve Been Tapering From .25).
Question: I take .0125 of xanex (I%E2%80%99ve been tapering from .25). I also take .5 of klonipin (plan to taper as well).
My question is it is safe to taper the klonipin first (before the xanex)? I realize it%E2%80%99s advised to taper xanex first because it%E2%80%99s shorter acting, but my question is it fine/safe/ok to taper klonipin first?
My reason is that I do not want to switch to a different manufacturer of klonipin and the brand I%E2%80%99ve taken is discontinued. I have been sensitive to various medications and their fillers as well as small changes.
I have 4 months of the remaining brand my body is used to. I hope to reduce the klonipin by 10%25 a week. Is that reasonable and realistic?
Thank you for answering my questions. I have panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. This is a very anxious time as all the medication changes adds to it. Plus I have extreme allergies airborne and to aubstances I injest which is another big reason I don%E2%80%99t want to try a new generic.
My question is it is safe to taper the klonipin first (before the xanex)? I realize it%E2%80%99s advised to taper xanex first because it%E2%80%99s shorter acting, but my question is it fine/safe/ok to taper klonipin first?
My reason is that I do not want to switch to a different manufacturer of klonipin and the brand I%E2%80%99ve taken is discontinued. I have been sensitive to various medications and their fillers as well as small changes.
I have 4 months of the remaining brand my body is used to. I hope to reduce the klonipin by 10%25 a week. Is that reasonable and realistic?
Thank you for answering my questions. I have panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. This is a very anxious time as all the medication changes adds to it. Plus I have extreme allergies airborne and to aubstances I injest which is another big reason I don%E2%80%99t want to try a new generic.
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Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern. However, I do not have a preference of tapering one specifically first. You may taper any of them according to your convenience and that should not be a problem. However, before tapering, you need to ensure that your treating physician or psychiatrist approves of it first even if you are opting for new brands of generic. I do not think that allergies are of concern in case of these medicines.
Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. However, I do not have a preference of tapering one specifically first. You may taper any of them according to your convenience and that should not be a problem. However, before tapering, you need to ensure that your treating physician or psychiatrist approves of it first even if you are opting for new brands of generic. I do not think that allergies are of concern in case of these medicines.
Regards
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