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Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope

Posted by sears @sears, Nov 9, 2019

Would love to hear some positive stories from people whom have tapered off benzos. Positive only please. Give me some hope. No horror stories! I need some encouragement!

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rosebookay | @rosebookay | May 17 9:27pm
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@rosebookay meaning I should take longer with each taper? Perhaps that was because she prescribed Lexapro which I am not taking, I will double check with her

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@berekann Yes! That is a stupidly fast taper. The other drug will not stop benzo withdrawal. It may help other things but NOTHING helps benzo withdrawal itself except a very, very slow taper -

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | May 17 10:52pm
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@kb2014a how much Klonopin were you on? You are very lucky you do not need it any more.

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@maryjjeandennis - I wanted to let you know that purely for your own privacy and safety, I removed your personal email and changed your post to invite a private message on Mayo Clinic Connect instead.

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h2998sc | @h2998sc | May 18 5:36am
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Thank you so much for writing! You inspire me and give me hope.
I visited the doctor who prescribed Clonazapam. I too am your age and I took this DRUG for decades. I am dependent (rather than addicted) to it. Is there a difference?!!
(I now have mild cognitive impairment.) He is referring me to a psychiatrist who will manage the the ongoing decrease in taking this drug... a neurologist has already prescribed a med that lessens the loss of memory..Escitalopram.

I considered what the consequences should be for a well meaning doctor who prescribed a medication that affects memory and mood!!
I also asked myself! .. why did I not read the pharmaceutical info!!

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@helenfrances . I am dependent (rather than addicted) to it. Is there a difference?!!
Yes.lol.

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berekann | @berekann | May 18 7:04am
In reply to @rosebookay "@berekann Yes! That is a stupidly fast taper. The other drug will not stop benzo withdrawal...." + (show)
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@berekann Yes! That is a stupidly fast taper. The other drug will not stop benzo withdrawal. It may help other things but NOTHING helps benzo withdrawal itself except a very, very slow taper -

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@rosebookay thanks so far I don’t seem to be experiencing any withdrawal symptoms. Took .625 mg last night and will continue that for a week and then I will go to .5 mg and I will consult my doctor.

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berekann | @berekann | May 22 3:06pm
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@berekann
If you have any withdrawals I'd increase it and stay there for 2-4 weeks.
I tapered off 18 mg of Klonopin with no withdrawal issues except very mild ones at the end that were resolved.
SLOW!!!, SLOW!!!, SLOW!!!
Jake

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@jakedduck1 thanks for all your input. I plan to stay for at least two weeks with each level going forward because yes, I don’t want side effects or withdrawal issues.

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berekann | @berekann | May 22 3:07pm
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@berekann Yes! That is a stupidly fast taper. The other drug will not stop benzo withdrawal. It may help other things but NOTHING helps benzo withdrawal itself except a very, very slow taper -

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@rosebookay and thanks I definitely opted not to take the Lexapro. It will only cause more problems.

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