Originally Posted by Mari

Hi,

Weaning him off the Clonazapam and leaving the other medications in place is not an appropriate way to help someone as troubled as what you describe. I hope that you can find a better psychiatrist. Do you live within driving distance of a major research medical hospital attached to a university?

One particular medication is not the cause of this or that. The mixture is what is important.

Most states take away someone's civil rights and force them in the hospital only if they are a danger to self or others. A few states have the additional criterion of the patient not being able to manage. Depending on his medical insurance, he might be able to request admittance himself.

Did the psychiatrist give detailed instructions for tapering off the Clonazapam? The process should be slow. Stopping it quickly can cause seizures and some undesirable side effects. Maybe check with a pharmacist in addition to the psychiatrist.

Paranoia and delusions are part of poorly or non-medicated bipolar. He is unable to answer "why" questions.
Do your best to keep him calm.
Bipolar for Dummies is the best book for help with bipolar.
M