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Is it too late? I’ve been on clonopin 30 years. I’m 52. I was agoraphobic. Still get panic attacks. I’m reading long term use can cause dementia ! I can’t imagine stopping... I’ll drink alcohol and prob kill myself. But if I did stop, is the damage done? I’m forgetting some stupid things lately. But now I’m worried!!!!!

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How much do you take and is it everyday or as needed.

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2 mg every morning

I've been taking Benzodiazepines for 20 years and I'm 37 now. I have a horrible memory, and my concept of time is off. Yesterday will feel like along time ago, and along time ago will feel like yesterday.

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Oh geez. What kind???

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I was prescribed klonopin when I was 17, and I'm currently taking xanax. When one stops working then we switch. As needed up to 4mg a day, and I need it pretty much every day.

I have been on these medications on and of since 1968 and will be on them until my death on a further reduced dose, I do have a chronic Short Term Memory Disorder and I had a further review last year, my condition after five weeks of test s was proven not to be a Dementia. Possibly you may or may not have problems, I suffered a Meningitis and that could have caused my problems. Try not to worry Spooky, Live one day at a time. You only need to worry if it happens at all

BOB

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Thank you!!! I just started worrying. I never cared before. I thought “ I need this to survive “ I really do. But I don’t want to have someone taking care of me. I know thinking of the future is ridiculous. I can be hit by a bus tomorrow. Thank you for answering me!!! It’s just been bothering me lately ❤️

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