What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Klonopin?

Posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2017

Question: How many doses of .5 mg klonopin taken one a day, can I stop taking it and have no withdrawal symptoms. My neurologist has prescribed this medication for muscle pains and spasms. I have not started taking it yet.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It should be tapered gradually and then stopped.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,
Thanks for being on HealthcareMagic,
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar, Neurologist, here to answer your query.

The maximum dose of Klonopin can be up to 4 mg per day. However, it should not be stopped abruptly. It should be gradually tapered in dose and then stopped.

Hope that helps. If you have any further questions, I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (26 hours later)

Thank you for your response. My question is regarding a dose of .5 mg of Klonopin only. That is the only dose prescribed for me. Please address your answer to that dose only. Awaiting, your answer.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
That too, you need to make to 0.25 first and then stop after several days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

Klonopin 0.5 is normal dose.However, while stopping it should be lowered to 0.25 and then stopped after several days.

Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng