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Using cbd to wean off Ativan

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jan 12 1:20pm | Replies (25)
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@doctorj

I have been takin 2mg of Ativan for several years, to help with sleep. Never in the daytime, only at night.

I want to use CBD gummies to get off Ativan. I have 1500 mg CBD gummies and I want to take one at night in place of the 2mg ativan. Questions are, in this scenario, can I stop the Ativan immediately and go to the gummie?

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tidel | @tidel | Jun 23, 2022

Try cbn for sleep. Much better

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Jun 23, 2022

Hi @doctorj and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your post to this discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/using-cbd-to-wean-off-ativan/?pg=2 so you can connect with others talking about CBD to replace Ativan. I would consult with your doctor before stopping any prescribed medication. Because the two have different activating ingredients, you run the risk of going through withdrawals if you don't properly tater down. Have you talked to your physician about switching?

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karman | @karman | Jan 8 7:42pm

NO!!!!! YOU HAVE TO WEAN OFF OF ATIVAN!!!!!
Taking 2mg of Ativan and stopping cold can cause seizures and serious side effects.
Doctors recommend tapering off of Ativan rather than quitting cold turkey, as this can be dangerous. Those who stop taking Ativan without weaning themselves off the drug first may experience severe withdrawal symptoms, including seizures, hallucinations and psychotic reactions.

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