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Benzodiazepine class action law suit
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 20 9:57pm | Replies (332)Comment receiving replies
Benzodiazepines are very addictive. And, yes, they can kill you. An overdose can cause respiratory arrest. You stop breathing. If you mix benzos with alcohol or any other sedatives, the same thing can happen (at high enough doses, but the synergetic effects from combining drugs can be unpredictable).
You can also have seizures, even fatal seizures, from quitting benzos cold turkey or tapering too quickly. It needs to be done under medical supervision.
I know this because I was hospitalized twice for addiction to benzodiazepines. Please be careful.
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I've gone down to 1 5mg of lorezepam. Years ago, I successfully tapered off it, and I'm not finding it difficult now. Just drop half your dosage and take a long time to decrease further. Help your detox by taking 2 CBD capsules. Also, L-theanine will calm you down and cheer you up. And a few glasses of wine will ease the pain. Good luck!
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I decided to drop my daily dose of .5 mg cold turkey after 7 plus months. I'm now in day 6 and nothing too bad but definitely some shaking noticeable at times but seems to be better today. Also slept well last night but first few nights definitely had insomnia. I know my dosage was fairly light compared to many so not sure how someone weans off much larger dosages, I feel bad for anyone addicted. I just decided there's got to be a better way than using this medicine after reading this thread and other pieces on this drug. Wished I had never started it to begin with but my sleep doctor never mentioned any long term issues. Concerning! Best to all!