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Is It Advisable To Stop Klonopin After 5 Days?
Question: Is it ok to stop Klonopin after 5 days of usage at .5 Mg once per day? Is this safe to do?
Can i take it a few days per week and avoid dependence of i space it out?
Can i take it a few days per week and avoid dependence of i space it out?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It is indeed safe to stop taking Klonopin 0.5mg after 5 days of use at once per day.
There is no safe way to take Klonopin if you want to avoid dependence. Spacing it out will not help. Taking Klonopin for more than a total of a few months will mean you will become dependent on it. If you want to avoid dependence, I strongly suggest using a different medication. For anxiety, SSRI antidepressants such as Lexapro or Zoloft are the standard of care. You can also consider psychotherapy instead of medication, as it is equally effective.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It is indeed safe to stop taking Klonopin 0.5mg after 5 days of use at once per day.
There is no safe way to take Klonopin if you want to avoid dependence. Spacing it out will not help. Taking Klonopin for more than a total of a few months will mean you will become dependent on it. If you want to avoid dependence, I strongly suggest using a different medication. For anxiety, SSRI antidepressants such as Lexapro or Zoloft are the standard of care. You can also consider psychotherapy instead of medication, as it is equally effective.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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