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Question: i have been on clonopin for about one month... 1mg every evening for anxiety and sleep. for about 2 weeks, I took .5 mg every 6-7 hours as needed for severe anxiety. I was told yesterday to stop the clonopin and take Buspar at breakfast, lunch and dinner. I woke with bad anxiety twice during the night. I took Buspar at 8AM and experienced some relief. Now (2:00PM) experiencing bad anxiety. Did I stop the Clonopin too suddenly? Please help
Brief Answer:
Yes ,you stopped it too suddenly!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You stopped this drug too suddenly. I Will suggest you gradually reduce the interval down to 0.5mg daily before getting off it fully. This drug is never stopped abruptly as it causes withdrawal symptoms in the form of anxiety.
My plan:
Week 1: 0.5mg every 8hours
Week 2: 0.5mg every 12 hours
Week 3: 0.5mg daily.
Week 4: 0.5mg every two days and then stop.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Yes ,you stopped it too suddenly!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You stopped this drug too suddenly. I Will suggest you gradually reduce the interval down to 0.5mg daily before getting off it fully. This drug is never stopped abruptly as it causes withdrawal symptoms in the form of anxiety.
My plan:
Week 1: 0.5mg every 8hours
Week 2: 0.5mg every 12 hours
Week 3: 0.5mg daily.
Week 4: 0.5mg every two days and then stop.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
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