I have tried to get off the anti-anxiety medication Klonopin since June-2007?

Question

I need some help. Is there an herb or something to help with cravings or calm me down.

Answer 1

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I hope you're doing this in conjunction with a doctor who knows what you're planning to do. Abrupt cessation of Klonopin can kill you. It's an anticonvulsant (though it's used as an antianxiety drug) and people have had fatal seizures when they have stopped it cold turkey.
I've heard of weaning people off Klonopin but NEVER cold turkey, and even then it takes some people years. Forget about herbs. See a physician.

Answer 2

Talk to your doc. On the web, you're more apt to get useful suggestions/info at http://www.crazymeds.org . Here's the link to the right section of their talk board.
http://www.crazymeds.org/CrazyTalk/index…

PS - seizures are an issue if you abruptly stop from a *high* dose, not from a low one.

Answer 3

I have been on Klonopin as well and getting off can be difficult since you have to be monitored by a doctor. I can be dangerous to stop on your own. You might need to try to learn some deep breathing, cognitive restructuring, guided imagery or progressive muscle relaxation to help copy with the anxiety issues. They can be learned easily, the hard part is implementing them. No one likes having to take medicine all the time so these are methods you can practice any time

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Relaxation therapy