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Yeah, I think your taper was too fast. Like you, I was on Effexor (venlafaxine) for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618060/
cancer treatment); I didn't develop withdrawal ... I started researching Effexor withdrawal ... irritability/etc., then you can take a benzo ... with Effexor withdrawal.
Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Jul 19, 2021
Hi Not sure why a doctor would put you on hold for tapering. Hopefully is working...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319687/
The withdrawal is so difficult at this ... Is anyone using cannabis for withdrawal ... will be a long process to going off Benzo
Discussion: How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Feb 2, 2021
...ha just deleted my l-o-n-g reply. I was given Clonazepam for almost 20 yrs for sleep,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315176/
doctors to get their patients off "Benzos ... usually are Seniors and NO HELP with withdrawal
Discussion: Please help with sleep problems
Support Group: Sleep Health
Posted: Jan 23, 2021
The spinal stimulator and the pain pump are two different things and I can't imagine wanting...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225606/
I never experienced any withdrawal symptoms ... No addiction, no withdrawal. ... is a new top of the line Mercedes Benz
Discussion: Pain pump, I have one, how about one for you?
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Aug 4, 2020
James!! I have read every one of your messages, many times. Your feedback has been very...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/204687/
I didn't feel any withdrawals until ... I dont want to use benzos either. ... Benzo use that night, dont remember ... Benzo use was 0.5 clonazepam Felt fine
Discussion: Getting off of Seroquel
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Mar 14, 2020
Let me say something of Ashton Protocols. It's not to be considered as the last authentic...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/120954/
Does Valium effectively treat all benzo ... Reason : It was the only Benzo with ... She found the certain Benzo's availability ... for their ailments and withdrawing ... lethal for them for the reason the withdrawn
Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Feb 16, 2019
@tness360, I assume you are taking regular Seroquel and not Seroquel XL? The smallest dose you...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/204429/
Heather Ashton, has designed a very slow withdrawal ... protocol for benzos which may work ... https://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/
Discussion: Getting off of Seroquel
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Jan 23, 2019
Hi, I am tapering and using Melatonin and CBD oil ( Elixinol brand). I was prescribed...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235572/
I read ashwaganda would help with withdrawal ... and within 24 hour I was in major withdrawal ... supplements were actually acting as a benzo ... 3 psychiatrists I found one who is benzo ... 4 months to understand it was the benzo
Discussion: Tapering off clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Jan 18, 2019
@menzies: I am a bit puzzled at the manner in which your doctor has advised tapering...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/239567/
it will reduce the severity of your withdrawal ... And please don't taper the benzo ... best side effect profile, so gradual withdrawal
Discussion: Tapering off Lexapro or Cipralex (Escitalopram)
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Jan 14, 2019
@cj51 Isn’t this drug mainly used as an antidote for Benzo overdoses and the like? I’ve...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/120861/
drug mainly used as an antidote for Benzo ... ’ve never heard of it used to help withdrawal
Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Dec 15, 2018
Perhaps you should ask about using an antidepressant that specifically deals with anxiety to help you...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/120821/
with anxiety to help you with the withdrawal ... written by a Mayo pharmacist about withdrawing ... from benzos. ... Withdrawal from benzodiazepines like ... The onset and severity of withdrawal
Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Nov 16, 2018
In regards to PCP's I do have to differ. I feel that they are more understanding...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162230/
#39;t do any kind of rapid taper off benozos ... years I have asked to be taken off the benzos ... Within 2-days the withdrawal was so ... The withdrawals were horrific. ... states that you have little to no withdrawal
Discussion: Klonopin taper
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Sep 9, 2018
@cperaino, I think that phrasing means if it is no longer effective, then you would want...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162190/
dosage for a number of years, but benzo ... Have you had to withdraw for that reason
Discussion: Klonopin taper
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: May 17, 2018