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Tapering: Klonopin

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13th Klonopin Update

August 14, 2026··
taper update
7-Day Symptom Averages (1–10 Scale): Insomnia Tracker: 4.0 Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: 8.6 Physical & Autonomic Symptoms: 7.6 Cognitive & Dissociative Symptoms: 8.4 Sensory Symptoms: 8.1 Weekly Key Notes: Medical Excursion (August 8): A high-stress outing for medical testing triggered severe panic and derealization spikes, reaching 10/10 severity. Infection/Sickness (August 14): An acute episode occurred featuring a low-grade fever (~100°F), chills, and lymph node pain, which significantly disrupted sleep. Nervous System State: The system remained in a sustained Wave state throughout the week, characterized by paradoxical post dose reactions, existential loops, and severe nocturnal challenges. Diet: Strict low-FODMAP adherence was maintained most of the week, with the exception of a high fodmap lunch on August 14th which coincided with increased fatigue ( was too sick to cook ) Interventions: Topical antifungal treatment was used daily from August 11–14 for the skin fungal issue ; prebiotic powder was taken on August 14th. Hey all, I’m looking for some advice on what to do. Over the last few days, I had mild tenderness under my jaw and upper neck that suddenly turned severe yesterday, radiating to the back of my head. Last night, my temperature hit 100°F with intense teethchattering chills crushing headache, severe DPDR, and vertigo so bad I literally couldn't walk or stand without holding onto walls and sips of water felt like i was bout to vomit. Bymorning, the fever broke with heavy sweating, and the dizziness improved enough that I was able to walk between rooms and eat. However, this evening my temperature has started creeping up again with flushing and sweating, and the lymph node pain and headache are still lingering. can it be viral if so i imagine it get better on its own. should i just rest at home or get it checked? I'm terrified of taking any meds or being prescribed antibiotics like fluoroquinolones with my sensitized nervous system, so I'm really unsure of the best next step.

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Current: Clonazepam nightly (100ml:1mg, Milk suspension, [16.9,ml REMOVED]
Aug – Dec 2023: Flupentixol/Melitracen. Dec 2023: Cold Turkey (CT). Dec 2023 – Apr 2024: Clonazepam (up to 2mg), Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide. Apr – June: Trifluoperazine + 2mg Clonazepam. June: CT Trifluoperazine. Only on Clonazepam. July – Mar 2025: Tapered 1.5mg to 1.24mg. Apr 1, 2025: PPI + Anticholinergic. CT Caffeine. (Clonazepam 1.24mg became paradoxical). June: Hospitalization. Rapid Taper 1.24mg to 0mg (1 week). June: Reinstated to 1mg Clonazepam.Jul,Aug,Sep,Oct,Nov,Dec (HOLD) Jan 2026: 0.945mg. Feb: 0.93mg. Mar: 0.875mg. Apr: 0.843mg. May: 0.833mg. Jun: 0.833mg. Jul: 0.831mg.

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Catina
CatinaStaff2d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @DeNy, sorry you're dealing with all of this. If your symptoms are concerning you, it's always best to get things medically checked out, but it's hard to say what your symptoms are related to. Have you felt like this at any time in the past? According to research, if you develop a stiff neck, fainting, weakness/numbness, trouble speaking, vision changes, difficulty breathing, severe/worsening headache, repeated vomiting, a rapidly worsening fever, or inability to keep fluids down then you should seek immediate medical attention. I understand your concern with taking other drugs. Antibiotics will only work if something's a bacterial infection. Keep us posted on what you decide to do. We'll be thinking of you.

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