Posted by crazy777girl on May 17, 2008, at 21:57:49
In reply to Slow taper from klonopin with litte side effects?, posted by hitman60 on May 15, 2008, at 5:45:29
Greetings,
I detoxed FAST, but under medical supervision, and when I came home, I was still detoxing on my own, taking it slowly, like you, and doing very well.I'd say if you're thru your initial drop you may be over the hump. My misconception was in thinking that when I dropped from 2mg to 1mg, the suffering would be worse than when they subsequently dropped me down to .5, but it actually gets worse as the dosage level decreases.
It's mostly like a very bad flu; body aches, gastrointestinal stuff, tired, that's about it.
It isn't much more dramatic than when you last had the flu. That's as bad as it's likely to be at your dose level. And the way you're tapering - it is MORE likely to be less noticable to you in any highly negative way.
Tell yourself that you can always go prn when you've stopped, and most important - allow yourself to take steps backwards, if need be, in order to move forward, according to your plan.
That could be helpful. Best of luck,
A
> I am starting a slow 3 month taper from only .5 mg of Klonopin, 10% gradual cut every 12 days( using water titration method- feel like a chemist) Has anyone on this smaller dose titrated with litte side effects or issues. I have heard the horror stories but could use some positive motivation. Are you out there? I have been tapering for 11 days now without a problem, but a little nervous about future cuts. :)
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