@daveshaw
I will be 73 in 3 weeks.
I had no withdrawal effects because of how slowly I tapered. I'm not saying you need to taper for 2 years. I was just explaining how I chose to taper. I don't understand how someone can take a medication for 30 years and want off of it so quickly.
You should taper according to your physician's instructions but don't be surprised if you have withdrawal effects. If you do it's probably because you're tapering too quickly.
Jake