A couple of other factors are probably pertinent to your question. First of all, if you were tapered off of the Clonazepam slowly over a period of months then you probably are not experiencing significant withdrawal. However, if you were stopped abruptly you would have likely become uncomfortable within the first week of stopping the medication. Given the length of time you were on it, those withdraw symptoms could have been quite uncomfortable. It is difficult to tell from your description if the only time you experience any discomfort is at night or if that is when it is the worst. If it is only at night then what you are experiencing is probably not withdrawal symptoms and you may simply need a higher dose of the Buspar to manage your anxiety. Talk to your doctor!

Rick Wirtz

Rick Wirtz is a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist. Although the majority of Psychologists are not authorized to prescribe medications or give you specific advice about them, they typically have experience working with patients who take a variety of medications. The response above is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own physician.

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