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How to manage side effects from 30 years use of Lorazepam
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The anxiety you feel is withdrawal from Ativan, that’s why it’s hard to stop, there’s also a risk of seizures if you withdraw incorrectly. There’s a book available called The Ashton Manual that outlines how to wean yourself off the medication, it’s the best method available but the taper is very slow, you can find the book online for free, you mentioned 30 years on these meds so expect a long time for yourself. It will be helpful for you to see the doctor for another anti anxiety medication to ease up the withdrawal symptoms and this should help you cope.
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I was on .5 mg for years. My dr lacked helping me so I researched and found that taking half of that for a year or two was the base of how to do it. I know there’s better ways but I also knew this drug will kill me before natural causes. So far nothing major has happened but I’m not out of the woods yet. Thanks to you guys I’ve made an appointment with the Mayo Clinic and have an appointment with an internal medicine physician. I realize I can’t do this by myself.
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You asked me what I was taking to help me wean off the Ativan, I’ve been using cannabis gummies for help but it’s not for everyone.