Dog Days of Klonopin Withdrawal

John61 · Post by **John61** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 2:13 am

Well, I've officially been off of Klonopin for 14 days now after taking it for 2 years straight. I was symptom free until 2 days ago when I hit a wall and started to feel the withdrawal symptoms. My heart was racing and I had a feeling as if I drank too much coffee. Today it is a little better and I'm going for a walk to burn some energy. Isn't all of this so much fun?

Paige... · Post by **Paige...** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:23 pm

I've been taking Klonopin for a year now. Just increased my dosage to 2x per day early this year. I hate having to take it but I definitely can feel it when I forget to take it. Hope to be off it within a year or so. So I'll be going through what you are now. Good luck to you!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:07 pm

You can do it. Drink lots of water, eat healthy, rest and exercise will help you through it. It should last too long.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:14 pm

Congratulations John!
I know you will be happy to be free.
The withdrawal won't last too much longer.
You are doing well.
MJ

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:01 am

i.m backing down off klonopin, and xanax, i;m off the xanax pretty much, but i pray for me to have your success.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:10 am

Hey Jodi,

Still off the K and holding. I've had a few week moments where I wanted to reach for it but didn't. I'm not going to say I feel good all the time but I think it's the anxiety not with drawal.

I hope your taper goes well.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:23 am

I'm sure you already know this but try to get as much exercise as you possibly can. Do something to really wear yourself out. That will do wonders for you.

Also cut out the caffeine and sugar. They have the opposite effect and make things worse.

I had a very difficult time getting off coffee but I finally did it. Also sugar, I still struggle with that but I'm much better than before.
Sounds like you are dealing with things pretty well. Keep up the good work.
God Bless and peace be with you.