Ativan withdrawal and going on Lunesta

Posted by gmamrj @gmamrj, Sep 7, 2024

I have withdrawn from .5 mg of Ativan a night that I have been taking for 6 years.
It has been 12 days since my last .125mg of Ativan. This is a nightmare. I can’t sleep. Lucky to get 3 hours a night and that is in segments. I might mention that I am 82 years old.
PCP has prescribed Vistaril. 50 mg before bed. Not working.
Now he has prescribed Lunesta which I haven’t tried yet.
Which is worse .25 mg of Ativan a night or Lunesta????
I am at wits in. Not able to function.

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Blessings.
I have seen a sleep doctor who had prescribed Lunesta 2mg a night. So far it is working. Also she told me to get with a psychologist to do CBT-i therapy.
I also ordered some books that will help.
You will get this. Praying for you tonight

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Blessings.
You will get this!!
I am seeing a sleep doctor who has prescribed 2mg of Lunesta at night.
Also she suggested that I look into CBD-i therapy. I have heard great things about this.
Also you can order books on this.
Prayers

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I am recovering from head injury after 7 months. I was taking Ativan. .5. now Tring to taper off. And wondering what withdrawal symptoms to expect.

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I am recovering from head injury after 7 months. I was taking Ativan. .5. now Tring to taper off. And wondering what withdrawal symptoms to expect.

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My dosage is only .5 for the doctor says that should be bad I'm a bit shaky but it should be gone in 2 to 3 days my problem then is what do I do if I start getting anxious again lol I'm on an antidepressant too which I'm not going to go off

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I am recovering from head injury after 7 months. I was taking Ativan. .5. now Tring to taper off. And wondering what withdrawal symptoms to expect.

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It will be helpful for you that you’re taking an antidepressant and also being on a very low dose for a short time. It’s still advisable to go very slowly with reducing your dose and getting a tapering schedule is also important, you can get it from your doctor or even online.

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It will be helpful for you that you’re taking an antidepressant and also being on a very low dose for a short time. It’s still advisable to go very slowly with reducing your dose and getting a tapering schedule is also important, you can get it from your doctor or even online.

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@frouke
Thanks I actually talked to my pharmacist and got some help it should only take a week or two if this dosage

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@frouke
Thanks I actually talked to my pharmacist and got some help it should only take a week or two if this dosage

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@margaretallen Try to go by how you feel, if you’re getting anxiety enough to disturb your day then slow down and reduce your dose a little more. A pharmacist knows drugs but they can’t determine how you’re going to feel.

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Thanks yes I'm taking it slowly. So far so good

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..I get a bit confused when participating in current comments when originbal one was 2 yrs ago ??? J.

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..I get a bit confused when participating in current comments when originbal one was 2 yrs ago ??? J.

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@lacy2 I just joined yesterday

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