I’m trying to go off Lorazepam. Have been on 1 and a half mg for at least 2 1/2 years. My doctor suggested reducing it by 1/4 that is the half of one half. Already y anxiety has increased. I want to do it slowly. Am worried about side effects. Any ideas?

What a wonderful site this is and clearly shows an ongoing need for these conditions. I'm 74 and have leg and foot tremors just as I'm falling asleep, in addition to pin pricks in my feet, hands, and even my face. It only comes on when I'm just about to drop off, and wakes me up every time. This goes on for two hours or more. Onset occurred when I gradually stopped klonopin, 0.5 mg 2X, which I'd been taking for 20 years. A neurologist examined me and found no back or coordination issues. He prescribed gabapentin, 600 mg, taken at night before bedtime. It sometimes helps but other times doesn't. Is there anything else that might help? Will this go on for the rest of my life? And will there be wicked side effects if or when I finally quit gabapentin? Thanks for any help you can provide. This condition is awful and frightening.