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Looking for help to taper off Ativan (lorazepam)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 14, 2024 | Replies (201)Comment receiving replies
I have been taking .5mg of Ativan every night for over 5 years. I am wanting to get off of this drug. My doctor has prescribed a tapering schedule which should wean me off of the drug in about 8 weeks.
My question is what will the withdrawal symptoms be?
Anyone had this experience?
Have you used a supplement to ease symptoms??
Thank you
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I was on .5 mg of Ativan for about five years. Tried to get off and struggled with insomnia. I went to a sleep doctor who gave me a longer weaning period and I lengthened it even more.
Happy to say that I weaned with no symptoms and have been free of it for over a year!
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Hello @gmamrj - I moved your discussion and combined it with your previous discussion on Ativan Withdrawal - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ativan-withdrawal/.
Here you met @frouke and @sears who may appreciate seeing your updated protocol and plan.
I'd also like to invite @cherawgirl and @riverpark who you met in another Ativan tolerance discussion.