Clonazepam withdrawal.

[willingtocope]

I realize I should be asking this question of my neurologist...but...I did...he simply refused to refill the script. (This is only one of many reasons I haven't been back to see him).

Anyway, I've been taking Clonazepam for many, many years...probably dating back to the late 90's when I began exhibiting a "head wobble" that my then neuro said was dystonia. He started me at 1 mg daily...over the years and thru a series of neuros I eventually built up to 3mg/twice daily. Since I'm now in my late sixties, and I no longer need to make public appearances, I'm thinking this drug is probably doing me more harm than good. I have difficulty sleeping thru the night and I seldom dream.

Thru gradually reducing the dose over several months, I've managed to get back to 1 mg daily, but I can't seem to do without that pill. I've tried shaving a little off...cutting it in half...etc. Without 1mg a day, I get agitated and emotional.

I've seen from "Dr. Internet" that melatonin can be used to counteract the effects of Clonazepam...but I can't find any specifics on how to do that.

Any suggestions?

ETA: The Mayo says I have SPMS. The only DMD I take is Tizanidine...20mg daily.

[wazabiker]

Taking one drug to counter another does not seem to be a god solution for you problem. My suggestion is to consult with another neurologist.

[SCI-Nurse]

if you have taken on 1 mg clonazepam for many years, you may be used to it and find it difficult to stop taking it. I am glad you have been able to reduce the dose. I would guess that after 1 mg for many yesterday you may need to reduce the dose to 3/4 of tablet for 0.75 mg of a Ativan dose.


prb

[SCI-Nurse]

if you have taken on 1 mg clonazepam for many years, you may be used to it and find it difficult to stop taking it. I am glad you have been able to reduce the dose. I would guess that after 1 mg for many yesterday you may need to reduce the dose to 3/4 of tablet for 0.75 mg of a Ativan dose.prb