Hello,

Here is my story and I hope somebody can help me.

On Feb 6th of this year, I had a panic attack, was not able to calm down or sleep, went to ER and was given a ativan to calm down.

I subsequently contacted a physctratist who gave me ativans on PRN basis. And later added that to my treatment. She told me to take 1mg Ativan twice a day (2mg). But I was actually taking 1.5 mg Ativan because I was cautious of it. Later however as I did not want to go against it, I took 2mg. So taking 2mg for about 2 months now.

She also gave me Pristiq 50mg per day which I have been taking and feeling better. But now my problem is I feel anxiety when I do not take Ativan. Or I am confused that Pristiq is not helping my anxeity ?I also feel very sleepy if I take half Ativan in the morning (0.5 mg 4 times a day). So not able to work.

She has now told me to take the first dose in the morning of Kolonopin to help withdraw from Ativan. So instead of taking 0.5 mg Ativan she want me to switch to 0.25mg Kolonopin in the morning.

I want to know what do you feel about this, I have read most Ativan withdrawls are with Valium and not Kolonopin.
Can I get some help with getting rid of Ativan, and just be on Pristiq for my anxeity ?

Thanks for listening,
Mita