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Jimmy asked in HealthMental Health · 4 years ago

What happens if you've taken Klonopin for three months?

Currently, I am on 250mg of Depakote, but it has come across me recently the dangers of being on benzodiazepines and the withdrawal symptoms it can have. I've found that long-term usage seems to have the most serious setbacks and that Klonopin should only be taken up to a month. But what happens if you took it for three months? I don't have any physical symptoms, but I fear for more of my mental symptoms. I feel like I haven't truly been myself in a long time. I used to be very expressive, animated, funny, creative, passionate, intellectual, and analytical. I feel as if I'm not these things anymore. Memory and concentration are good but I'm not sure they're as good as they were before; I struggle with words a little more frequently.

Pretty much, I'm afraid I'll never feel like myself again and will never feel as "home" with myself. I took 1 mg (I believe) of Klonopin for about 3 months. Does anybody have an idea as to what this could do to you?

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    4 years ago

    You might have some mild withdrawals but if on a low dose it's not a big deal.

    What was just awful for me anyway was being on 3mg daily and running out because the pharmacy wouldn't fill. Made the days go by slower, brain zaps, difficulty dealing with people.

    Should you be this concerned talk with your doctor about tapering off of them safely

    ~Aizen

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