Night Sweats , Chills, Tremors In The Hands, Fatigue For

Posted on Wed, 10 Apr 2019

Question: Night sweats, chills, tremors in the hands, fatigue for several weeks. Came off of klonopin over a month ago so don't think it's withdrawal.

Answered by Dr. Dr. (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may be due to klonopin withdrawal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I can understand your concern. Here is my advice.

As per your history, I think these symptoms may be due klonopin withdrawal.

Actually withdrawal symptoms are mainly depends upon the duration and daily dosage of Klonopin.

So, usually longer the duration and higher daily dosage show withdrawal symptoms for one to two months or more also.

As klonopin is a long acting drug, so it takes more time to leave the body.

As you have night sweating, chills, tremor from several weeks which may be due to anxiety. So for anxiety I think you were on klonopin.

But klonopin causes a rebound effect during withdrawal i.e the symptoms can come back if dose is not tapered properly.

If you are not getting relief, you may require detoxification under medical supervision after consultation with psychiatrist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know I can assist you further. Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale

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