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by catthen on July 9th, 2006

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What are some withdrawal symptoms of the drugs Xanax and Klonopin? I've heard that seizures are a possibility, but what are other common ones?

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  • by Beverlyofhills on July 9th, 2006

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    Essentially, withdrawal symptoms from Xanax feel like the opposite of the therapeutic effects. Xanax withdrawal can produce especially severe withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms that are similar to those in alcohol withdrawal, include jittery, shaky feelings and any of the following:

    rapid heartbeat
    shaky hands
    insomnia or disturbed sleep
    sweating
    irritability
    anxiety and agitation

    source: http://www.addictionwithdrawal.com/xanax.htm

    Klonopin Withdrawal Symptoms

    Some symptoms that are reported to be frequently
    (but not exclusively) associated with Klonopin.
    See also the Main Symptoms Index.

    CNS DEPRESSION :
    - drowsiness
    - fever
    - hypothermia
    - respiratory depression

    CARDIOVASCULAR :
    - palpitations
    - irregular heartbeat

    DERMATOLOGICAL :
    - ankle and face oedema
    - hair loss
    - hirsutism (excess hair growth)
    - mouth ulcers
    - papular and maculopapular rashes
    - pruritus
    - rhinorrhoea
    - skin rash
    - urticaria
    - yellow eyes or skin

    ENDOCRINOLOGICAL :
    - hair loss
    - lymphoadenopathy
    - thyroid disturbances

    GASTROINTESTINAL :
    - anorexia
    - coated tongue
    - constipation
    - diarrhoea
    - dry mouth
    - encopresis
    - gastritis
    - increased appetite
    - nausea
    - skin disorders
    - xeroderma (dry, itchy skin)

    GENITOURINARY :
    - dysuria
    - enuresis
    - nocturnia
    - urinary retention

    HAEMATOLOGICAL :
    - anaemia
    - bleeding or bruising
    - eosinophilia
    - leukopaenia
    - thrombocytopaenia

    HEPATIC :
    - haematomegaly (liver enlargement)

    MUSCULOSKELETAL :
    - dehydration
    - fever
    - general deterioration
    - lymphoadenopathy
    - muscle stiffness and weakness
    - weight gain or loss

    NEUROLOGICAL :
    - abnormal eye movements
    - aphonia (loss of voice)
    - arching of the back/spasm
    - ataxia (reeling, wide-based gait, involuntary movements, twitches)
    - coma
    - diplopia (double vision)
    - dysarthria (inarticulate, slurring, lack of modulation)
    - glassy eyes
    - headache
    - hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
    - nystagmus
    - respiratory depression
    - seizures
    - tremor
    - vertigo

    PARADOXICAL :
    - agitation
    - aggressive behaviour
    - anxiety
    - depression
    - excitability
    - hostility
    - irritability
    - nervousness
    - nightmares, vivid dreams
    - sleep disturbance

    PSYCHIATRIC :
    - amnesia
    - anxiety
    - confusion
    - delusions
    - depression
    - euphoria
    - forgetfulness
    - hallucinations
    - hysteria
    - increased libido
    - insomnia
    - psychosis
    - suicidal thoughts

    RESPIRATORY :
    - bronchial secretions
    - chest congestion
    - dyspnea
    - hypersalivation
    - hypersecretion of respiratory passages
    - respiratory depression
    - rhinorrhoea (runny nose)
    - shortness of breath

    source: http://www.benzo.org.uk/kws.htm

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