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Suggest Ayurvedic Medicine To Deal With Clonazepam Withdrawal Symptoms

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2015

Question: Thanks for reaching out to me. I am running short of Clonazepam and cannot get extra from my doctor for good reason. I should not have let myself run short anyway. Since Clonazepam is a controlled substance, is there another medication or herbal supplement that I could take to reduce withdrawal symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
camomile and valerian combination

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I had gone through your question and I really appreciate your concern

There are alternatives herbal as well as other anti anxiety drugs for clonazepam, I will definitely help you in best possible way

At the outset I would like know
- why are you taking clonazepam
- what all symptoms you are having

The best possible solution to this problem will be not to stop the drug or switch over to other alternative. If there was a good reason why you ran short of this pill, perhaps you may try explaining to the doctor and may be you could get a refill early. But if that isn't possible / feasible, you should consider informing him / her about the alternatives before starting them.

Herbal alternatives that I read about which can be useful are as follows; you can choose any of these according to its availability
1. Pacific herb Kava Kava
2. Chamomile and valerian combination
3. Passion Flower

If you can upload your complete medical history of symptoms and treatment I will suggest you some non medicinal measures with life style modifications to improve your quality of life

waiting for your reply
hope you will find my response relevant to your query and informative
wishing you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (45 hours later)

I apologize for this delayed response. I have to get my Internet Provider to assist with me email boxes. Finally, I found your response. I take the medication mainly for anxiety. It all started when I was grinding my teeth at night. The dentist prescribed Clonazepam on a short term basis. My internist thought is was good for me to continue and prescribed it. I had not idea what withdrawal symptoms you would have if you did not take it. It also helps a shoulder problem I have. I have Brachial Plexus Palsy with a winging scapula. My long thoracic nerve was damaged at some point in my life. To say the least, my muscles and shoulder can be very painful and stressed. The Clonazepam helps my condition. Once again, I want to say thanks for reaching out.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please consider following suggestions

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am
thank you so much for your kind words and reply
in my opinion you need not to take clonazepam for just tooth grinding issue die to anxiety which can be managed even without medicines

For thoracic and brachial never palsy please consult a physiotherapist for regular exercise or a course of steroids under supervision of your doctor

i would advise you to consult your doctor to slowly taper the doses of clonazepam to avoid withdrawal symptoms and adopt certain life style modification to allay excessive anxiety and stress like
smoking and alcohol to be given up
enjoy your life
you can do relaxation exercisess or Yoga under guidance of a skilled psychiatrist or yoga teacher
Pursue your hobby
Exercise regularly atleast brisk walking for 30 to 45 minutes daily
have multivitamin supplements
hope this helps you
wishing you speedy recovery and healthy life ahead
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad