cosima Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 i've been on clonazepam for 2.5 weeks. if i stop taking them entirely (a dose of .5-2 per day), will i go through with physical withdrawal or is it too soon?* *i know no one's a medical professional, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfred Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I stopped the same dosage after 4 months cold turkey with no problems. I could do this because I have taken benzos for a short to medium (months) period in the past and stopped with no problem. There does seem to be some variation in some people's tendency to become dependent. I think is doubtful at 2.5 weeks you will experience physical withdrawal. People fear monger too much over benzos on the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosima Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just now, notloki said: I stopped the same dosage after 4 months cold turkey with no problems. I could do this because I have taken benzos for a short to medium (months) period in the past and stopped with no problem. There does seem to be some variation in some people's tendency to become dependent. I think is doubtful at 2.5 weeks you will experience physical withdrawal. People fear monger too much over benzos on the Internet. thank you. i figured it would be ok but anxiety pushes me to seek reassurance anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtclms Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just wanted to second notloki. You should have no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 It wouldn't be a problem for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 You're fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 For me, I had a problem going cold turkey because I really need the med. If you don't need the med and have only been on it for 2.5 weeks, I agree with others who posted above, that is most likely not be a problem. But for those who are on the med for longer than the 2.5 weeks, it might be a different story going off of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncomfortable thoughts Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Well, since it's up for debate. Form my previously experience, I would say that withdrawal symptoms on this low dosage and on this short time if any would be minor to none. if this is a circumstance where you come from no other benzo drug. The scenario is different and should be taken in consideration if you were using other type of benzo. Edited May 4, 2016 by uncomfortable thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I would call your pdoc to ask him/her. I think that would be the best way to find out what you should do. Being on other meds, it might make a difference. Or not. I'm not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosima Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) thanks everyone for responding. i'm only on the meds in my sig and i've stopped taking the vyvanse so only zoloft. mel, the PDOC i'm assigned to doesn't respond to phone calls/faxes, etc. i think the general consensus is that i'll be ok. this paranoia stems from reading online about people's horror stories about the evil benzos. Edited May 4, 2016 by cosima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, cosima said: thanks everyone for responding. i'm only on the meds in my sig and i've stopped taking the vyvanse so only zoloft. mel, the PDOC i'm assigned to doesn't respond to phone calls/faxes, etc. i think the general consensus is that i'll be ok. this paranoia stems from reading online about people's horror stories about the evil benzos. Well, I don't have any horror stories to tell you about benzos because I have never had a bad experience with them! It is too bad your pdoc feels like 'you will be ok,' and doesn't call back. Edited May 4, 2016 by melissaw72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychomike Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I agree with Melissa. They are wonder drugs! Just don't abuse them and you will be fine. I have taken them for decades-never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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