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>Like all benzodiazepines, clonazepam is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist. Long-term use (more than 24 weeks) can lead to a number of problems, including muscle weakness and fatigue, tolerance, physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation. The benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, which may appear during reduction or withdrawal of clonazepam treatment, can be reduced in intensity with gradual reduction of dosage.
>Discontinuation of or reduction in dosage after regular use may result in the clonazepam withdrawal syndrome.[29] Abrupt or over-rapid withdrawal from clonazepam may result in the development of the benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome with psychotic attacks characterised by dysphoric manifestations, irritability, aggressiveness, anxiety, and hallucinations.[30][31] Sudden withdrawal from clonazepam may also result in withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, irritability and potentially the life threatening condition status epilepticus.
Read:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine_withdrawal_syndrome
I couldn't care less about your own anecdotal experience with benzos.
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