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Suggest treatment for anxiety and insomnia on stopping Klonopin
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Im a 33 year old woman who has had ptsd since a child and for the last few years have been on klonopin, 1 mg qid and serquel 300 mg twice daily. My doctor recently cold turkeyed me off of the klonopin and gave me hytrin unstead. I have had severe anxiety, nightmares and insomna since the klonopin was taken away and my doctor refuses to put me back on any benzos. Should I see another doctor and if so how do i ask for the meds back without seeming like a drug seeker? I dont abuse drugs besides the occassinal joint and really am not functionally well right now. I live in a small town and I dont want to be a doctor hopper but really need some relief.
gpt
Hi.I  understand  your  concern . Klonopin  contains  clonazepam  and it works as anxiolytic  and sedative.Your symptoms  are resulting due to abruptly  withdrawal  of Klonopin.It should  be withdrwan slowly  to avoid such complaints .Mild  dose  of  SSRI  like  sertraline  /  escitalopram  /  peroxetine  can be useful in this case.Mild  anxiolytic  like  etizolam  is good  alternative .Discuss  with your  treating  doctor  and get  help .I  hope  I  have  answered  your  question .Thank  you .