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How did you successfully taper off of 0.5 lorazepam (Ativan)?

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@frouke

I think you’re one of the very lucky ones who conquered this addiction and I commend you. It’s a very difficult drug to get rid of but a great deal depends on how long you have been taking them as well as your age and general health, it makes a huge difference in the outcome.

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kawanhee | @kawanhee | Jun 4, 2024

I’m 69 and had been on it for about 3 years. Was relying on it for sleep but stopped working. The second time weaning worked; did it very slowly

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susanh824 | @susanh824 | Jun 4, 2024

My doctor's group includes pharmacist. I have been working with her to wean down my Effexor dosage. She has respected my wish to do so slowly, Next up will be lorazepam. If your doctor is part of a big group, ask if your withdrawal can be supervised by a pharmacist,

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