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How did you successfully taper off of 0.5 lorazepam (Ativan)?
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I’ve been on lorazepam 0.5 mg for many years. Recently, a bout of diverticulitis prevented me from refilling my prescription (and if I’m being honest, I took 1 mg on some days, which caused my supply to deplete before the next refill). It has been 6 days since I’ve taken the medication. I’m reading that you’re supposed to taper off gradually, and am certain I’ve experienced withdrawal.
I’d like to get off this drug completely. Am I safe? I’m due to refill my prescription today. Should I pick it up, and take a partial pill?
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I understand what you are doing but it’s not okay…please get medical assistance when trying to get off this drug…when you read the different stories here from people who are going through the same thing, they get help from the doctor as to how to stop the meds in a safe and controlled manner. We hear so many negative things about this medication and it causes us to feel more pressure to get off them…you have made a good decision to reach out here for help because you will get good information about what to do and where you can get the help you need to quit successfully, please don’t stop them abruptly because it’s not going to go well if you go too fast..good luck with your efforts to move forward.
what symptoms did you have, was insomnia one and anxiety
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Welcome @geoffbean24, I moved your question to this existing discussion:
- How did you successfully taper off of 0.5 lorazepam (Ativan)? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lorazepam-0-5-taper/
I did this so you can read the previous posts by clicking the link and connect with other members who have successful tapered off 0.5 mg of lorazepam.
Since you are visiting your pharmacist today, I recommend talking to them about the side effects you're experiencing after stopping abruptly 6 days ago and what steps are best to follow for a safe withdrawal.