[qbsbrown]

I just ran out of klonopin, and i had some back up xanax and ativan for when i ran out. Not the same.
Feels like i've literally had some sort of seizure. Speech effected, balance problems, memory severely impared.

Does seem to mimic some TLE in many senses.

 

[David Kozin]

Please consult a medical professional if you have abruptly stopped taking a benzodiazepeine. Depending on our dose range, the effect of discontinuation can be very serious. The typical ranges of benzos that are provided for short term treatment have a lower risk, but long-term and high-dose treatment should not be simply discontinued abruptly.

All my best,

David

 

[qbsbrown]

Is it not effective to switch to xanax?

 

[dakotajo]

Hi,

Klonopin is a VERY potent benzo and is also highly addictive. It also has a very long half life(50 hours?)Xanax is equal in potency but has a much shorter half life(20 hours). You will probably have to dose 2x (maybe even 3x) a day at the exact dose you are taking now just to keep the withdrawal symptoms at bay. The fact that you are experiencing symptoms is sign you are dependent and will require a very slow taper.

Joe

 

[qbsbrown]

went to an urgent care and got a refill. Is it okay to just take as needed? Or a slow taper more effective?

 

[qbsbrown]

Yes, I have become dependant, not addicted, and im comfortable with that. It is much better than the legal drug i was addicted and dependant on, alcohol.
I think benzos pales in comparrison to the legal stuff, and ridiculous how we rant about it on this site, but have such a cavalier attitude about booze and cigarettes.

Lets start complaining and arguing about benzos if hundreds of thousands are dying each year. Until then, i think we're fighting the wrong battle.

And the worst withdrawal i've ever had of anything, was PAXIL.
I believe much of the stigmas against benzos are PROPAGANDA that was started by the newer pharm companies.
The same propaganda against SSRIs will begin once the new line of antidepressants come out.

my 2 cents, im sick of the argument, to each their own