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Is Detoxification Of Klonopin Advisable Upon Long Term Usage?

in california is it legal and or safe for a doctor to detox a person cold turkey from klonopin after using them every day for 15 years?I have used clonazepam like i said every day for 15 years and i am terrified at the thought i would have to stop virtually overnight creating even more anxiety and hopeless that a doctor would under any circumstances consider this.
Fri, 12 Apr 2019
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Hi,

Long-Term Effects of Klonopin. Klonopin is the brand name for clonazepam, a benzodiazepine medication prescribed to stop panic attacks, manage anxiety disorders, treat insomnia, and reduce the risk of seizures for people with seizure disorders like epilepsy.

Since it may be dangerous to stop taking clonazepam “cold turkey” due to the range of withdrawal symptoms, detox will often include a tapering schedule. Medical detox will usually last about 5-7 days until the peak of withdrawal symptoms has passed, and the body is 100% clear of Klonopin. Visit de-addiction center and take treatment and counseling from a good psychiatrist.

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

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Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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Is Detoxification Of Klonopin Advisable Upon Long Term Usage?

Hi, Long-Term Effects of Klonopin. Klonopin is the brand name for clonazepam, a benzodiazepine medication prescribed to stop panic attacks, manage anxiety disorders, treat insomnia, and reduce the risk of seizures for people with seizure disorders like epilepsy. Since it may be dangerous to stop taking clonazepam “cold turkey” due to the range of withdrawal symptoms, detox will often include a tapering schedule. Medical detox will usually last about 5-7 days until the peak of withdrawal symptoms has passed, and the body is 100% clear of Klonopin. Visit de-addiction center and take treatment and counseling from a good psychiatrist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician