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Looking for help to taper off Ativan (lorazepam)

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 14, 2024 | Replies (201)

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I recently had an MRI with anesthesia. The doctor advised me to stop taking my .5 Ativan at bedtime because it delays the anesthesia withdrawal. He said the dose was so small that stopping it would be a no-brainer. Doctors tell me thing slick this without realizing how sensitive I am to meds. I did stop and then started taking .25 at bedtime The thing is- since I did this I cannot sleep. Like hardly at all. Can stopping it this way cause a rebound type of insomnia. I certainly hope so cause I am a mess. Please share any insights or experiences.

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I wish I had a doctor like yours, mine was doing just fine for a long time, then for some strange reason she decided I have to be off of ativan that I have taken for many years. I would find a different doctor, but how does one go about finding out if he/she has a problem prescribing benzos?
Thank you for writing, I am happy to find out that there are still doctors who don't have a problem with prescribing one of those drugs.