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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 118

Thank you for everyones input, I have never read or heard of Davits way of tackling it. This is what I was expecting a totally different perspective on coming off the medication.

Dizzy

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Yes I have company but it doesn't take all my time. :-) I still have time to answer my friends.

And yes I am having a good time.

Davit

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Great shared information and experiences.

Please do not forget to work continuously with your doctor and pharmacist.

Josie, Health Educator

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Hi Dizzy:

To keep you from getting rebound instead of reducing the quantity extend the time period. This way you get the full effect of the medication - it is just spread out further. This is how my therapist told me to do it. If you take the full dose at the time then the anxiety dissipates and you can go without the usual dose extending the time of your next dose until you need it. But don't go cold turkey extend it only a bit at a time. And if you end up having to take your usual dosage for a couple of days and extend it, this is fine. As you progress you will find that you won't need it. You may find you will use it maybe just for a setback. Over time you will find that you just don't need it and you will quit taking it.

What happens if you reduce the quantity it doesn't do the job and you end up with a craving that sends you back to it.

Davit.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 376

Dizzy... I weaned off ativan (which was awful) but I don't know what class of drug that is. Davit will surely have a lot of good information for you about this, but I believe he has out-of-town company this week and may not be able to get right back to you. I'm sorry I can't be of more help to you....

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 118

Question for anybody who weaned off sedatives, I was on a large amount and have been taking them for years. When coming off them I have had a return of attacks and other symptoms. I have read the stories on the web about coming off sedatives suggesting a reduction 10% max if you can handle it. It also said that reducing by a quarter ever month. This is for the educator yes I did get a prescribed way to come off them by my doctor but a nurse told me that I might want to go off them slower. Davit I know you had help and guidance on coming off sedatives. Would you care to share your experience about how you came off sedatives and how you felt while doing so.

Dizzy

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