Posted by AuntieMel on May 8, 2008, at 14:19:51
In reply to HELP - Want to begin taper of Klonopin badly. plz., posted by becksFLA on May 6, 2008, at 12:43:04
You might want to do it the same way I did effexor.
Take the meds at the same times you do now, but slowly taper off the amount.
Example: If you take 2 mgs of something at 10am start out with taking 1.5 mgs. If this is tolerated, then continue with the 1.5 mgs for a week or so, then cut it down to 1 for another week or 2, etc.
If you get to a place that isn't tolerable (say at the 2 to 1.5 cut) then try somewhere in bettween, like 1.75 for a week or 2.
With the effexor I ended up having to open up the capsules and pour out portions of them, gradually increasing the amount, With tablets you can cut in half, use a knife to shave off bits, or if the difference needed is small you can even sandpaper off a bit.
Good luck. Slow is best to avoid side-effects.
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