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I tapered off of Ativan because it was a benzo and wasn’t helping me sleep anymore....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140047/

tapered off of Ativan because it was a benzo

Discussion: Lunesta

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

@healthymab @rubee714 @shushi, this weekly event is hosted in person at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106535/

Roberto Benzo Mindfulness Lab in the

Event: Mindfulness Meditation: A Community Sit

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I started at 20 mgs. and just recently dropped to 10 mgs. Some people find Prozac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696063/

I’m still on a benzo taper, I don’t

Discussion: Could Paxil work again? Worked great for 25 years

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

Hello @kdoconnell2003- Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice that I moved your topic to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121218/

are talking about FDA warnings and Benzo

Discussion: Strongest FDA Warnings Out on Opioid, Benzodiazapine Risks

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Apr 28, 2018

Get on a benzo website on FB, they can show you. People do not realize how...

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Get on a benzo website on FB, they can ... Finally found help on a Benzo site and

Discussion: Getting off lorazepam (Ativan). What was your taper schedule?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 8, 2024

Hi Jake, I’m guessing you must have experienced a very easy and mild withdrawal. Oh how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235616/

Please share your experience with benzo ... My current dose is 1.09mg, due to benzo ... concerned about my reactions to the benzo

Discussion: Tapering off clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

The only sleep med that truly works is a benzo....but doctors don't like to prescribe it....

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only sleep med that truly works is a benzo

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

I would say it was the Effexor rather than the benzo. You were on Effexor a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660354/

it was the Effexor rather than the benzo

Discussion: Benzos are killing me

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 7, 2021

We all needed the medication, all of us in that boat were suffering with something that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273139/

suffering with something that the benzo

Discussion: I have been in Clonazepam 0.5mg TID for 18 years

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 3 8:49am

Although some people have no problems stopping a benzo like Ativan, a slow taper is recommended...

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people have no problems stopping a benzo

Discussion: Ativan tolerance

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

Hi Mikaylar, I agree with everything that you said. However, I did have to drink lots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785369/

Beware of "benzo belly." It

Discussion: I need help

Support Group: Addiction & Recovery

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

@linlou Id like to know the answer to your question also, regarding nausea. I’m not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684733/

had terrible nausea when tapering a benzo

Discussion: Anyone have nausea with Trintellix?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 26, 2022

My goal is too be completely off Benzos. I was doing really well with a switch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319686/

My goal is too be completely off Benzos ... diazepam as it is a longer acting benzo

Discussion: How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 22, 2020

@jakedduck1 Since April, my PCP went from 0.25mg to 1mg, and stayed there for 2 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162475/

neurologist seems very familiar with benzo

Discussion: Klonopin taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 28, 2020

There are also some great resources about Mindful Breathing right here on Connect. See the Health...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/207598/

Benzo, Mayo Clinic and his work in mindfulness

Discussion: Paralyzed Diaphragm

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Aug 19, 2018

Hello Kawanee, I am thinking about trying Mirtazapine...and I'm wondering how it's working for you? It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947946/

doctors would rather prescribe than a benzo

Discussion: No sleep or sleep meds

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

What is his diagnosis If he got by well for 14 years on small dose not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063214/

Oxford uses Z drug to get people off benzo

Discussion: Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 6, 2024

I hope your doctor is young and feels this way. The older docs are more lenient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/671758/

older docs are more lenient with the benzos ... a new doctor willing to prescribe Benzos ... That’s the problem all of us benzo patients

Discussion: Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 17, 2022

Also, the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition provides a list of benzo informed providers. I checked into all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108197/

Information Coalition provides a list of benzo

Discussion: Clonazepam taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Thanks for waking me up regarding Seroquel, I know I gained about 6 lbs I’m told...

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is responsible . klonopin ( a lousy Benzo

Discussion: Desperate to be free from dependence on Seroquel for sleep

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Jul 25, 2023