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Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 7 7:47am | Replies (275)
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@pamee

Need schedule to taper 8 mg Ativan
I take 2 mg Ativan 4x a day. Been taking this for about 13 years. Do I taper one dose at a time until I'm finished then go on to next dose? Thank you kindly for any help

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 7, 2023

Welcome @marydoe and @pamee, I've moved your messages to this existing discussion about tapering safely off lorazepam (Ativan) to this existing discussion:
- Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tapering-off-of-lorazepam-ativan/

I did this so you can review the previous posts and connect with helpful members like @jbrathbun @sears @marjou @healthlady22 @ainsleigh @benzossuck @aarniek @brandman48 and more.

You may also find useful tips in these related discussions:
- Weaning Off of Ativan For Sleep https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/weening-off-of-ativan-for-sleep/
- How did you successfully taper off of 0.5 lorazepam (Ativan)? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lorazepam-0-5-taper/

Are you working with your doctor to get guidance for the taper?

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sears | @sears | Jan 8, 2023

The first thing you need to do is google the Ashton Manual. It’s the best tapering method out there at this time. This method will want you to switch over to Valium. Please read through the Manual and get back to us. You’re doctor will most likely want you to taper much much too quickly.

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