Tinnitus Management Following Clonazepam Dose Reduction
Patient Management and Tapering
- Failure to take clonazepam can result in immediate relapse of symptoms, with rapid control restored after resumption of treatment, as recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine 1, 2
Alternative Therapies
- Melatonin (3-12 mg at bedtime) may be considered as an alternative to clonazepam with fewer side effects, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine 3, 4
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Evaluate for other neurological symptoms that may accompany benzodiazepine withdrawal, as suggested by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine 1