Many doctors know very little about Benzo tapers. If done too quickly a person can seizure and die. Alcohol is the only other drug a person can die if taken off too quickly.
Benzo titration should be very slow so that there isn’t a protracted withdrawal. A doctor can have a compounding pharmacy make the Benzo into a liquid for a smoother slower taper. There are 140 side effects recognized that can occur during a titration and even after the last dose.
I was prescribed Valium for muscle spasms 17 years ago. Been very difficult with seizures, full body pain, mania, feeling very ill, insomnia, anxiety and much more. A more knowledgeable and caring psychiatrist finally had the Valium made into a liquid. Am down to 3.95mg daily. I also have chronic back and pelvic pain pain. I am hoping to get off Valium in 2022. It has been a agonizing journey for me.

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