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Thanks Dr. The thread was lost. The discussion was about how to treat back spasms. To...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120429/

take an opiate and certainly not a benzo

Discussion: Opioids for back spasms?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

Please tell me about your cross taper to Valium to get off the benzo! I’m on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717369/

cross taper to Valium to get off the benzo ... They never told me about benzo’s, tapering ... Benzo sites say to cross over to Valium

Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 14, 2022

Yes it will be problematic. Especially Valium. Next is Ambien. First You will have to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132570/

Next go on Facebook on beating benzos ... me was on Facebook on the Beating Benzo ... built up such a tolerance to this benzo

Discussion: Ending anxiety drugs post-cancer?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Hi Someone mentioned Fumazenil for GABA receptor up regulating. I have done some research online about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235609/

Coleman Institute does a initial rapid benzo ... they get you to the point of being benzo

Discussion: Tapering off clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 28, 2019

Sorry to hear you’re having health issues. Heart issues can be confounding for sure. It’s taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067478/

another physchiatrist that would take a benzo ... the short end of the stick on this benzo

Discussion: I've been on Xanax since age 15 I'm 54 :( help

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 13, 2024

I just stumbled upon this thread. I also developed sympotms of internal vibrations which I originally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109167/

result of Klonopin, which is a nasty Benzo ... believe sleep doc gave me this nasty Benzo

Discussion: Long haul Covid tremors and muscle spasms

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

I’ve been on sleep meds for 20 years. None were effective and I’ve tried and failed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869921/

I’m on two meds- a benzo and the god-awful

Discussion: Endless withdrawal from benzos and pregabalin

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 31, 2023

Thanks for your comments! My wife has stood by me through (very little) thick and (a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005933/

found me unresponsive after a vodka/benzo

Discussion: Questioning Possible Bipolar 2 Diagnosis

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

@helenfrances Hi Ellen, I can only speak for California. California has 58 counties and every county...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/216875/

Which benzo are you tapering off of?

Discussion: Depression and Anxiety at an older age

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Wow! I’ve had migraines since around 10 years old or so. And I’m 39 now and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305856/

migraine relief especially since it’s a benzo

Discussion: Headache and Migraine Group: Let’s connect

Support Group: Headache & Migraine

Posted: May 17 2:24am

I take Ativan 0.5 mg daily, two months ago I was taking 1 mg but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286906/

work with a woman who took the same benzo

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 21 3:07pm

I have been on a benzo for almost 30 years.. way to long Over 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868825/

I have been on a benzo for almost 30 ... chronic insomnia come to find out the benzos

Discussion: Benzodiazepine class action law suit

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 29, 2023

How horrible of your Doctor! And why on earth would he not like you tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/282549/

would he not like you tapering off a benzo

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 25, 2019

Your high dose is way above any reasonable recommended off label use. It could lead to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251119/

Good news on your benzo taper so just

Discussion: Is it safe to use a high dose melatonin (10-15mg) daily?

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Mar 5 1:55pm

Lisaschultz327..... Happy to hear you got your Clonazepam back and are doing well. Yes, it's like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962767/

just told to tell their patients that benzo ... There is a War against benzos going

Discussion: No sleep or sleep meds

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I was on 1mg Ativan (lorazepam) for years dealing with anxiety. Decided to change with retirements...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914448/

different class SSRI drug cutting down the benzo

Discussion: How did you successfully taper off of 0.5 lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Hi, @cp6401 - good to hear you are much better. A couple of other Connect threads...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126116/

connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/antidepressants-and-benzo-taper

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 3, 2019

@jossm, I want you to know that many of us that are trying to taper, are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/120832/

going through.I too have been on a benzo

Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 28, 2018

Kawanhee....I know you take mirtazapine now....don't you think it's just as addictive as a benzo? And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084579/

think it's just as addictive as a benzo

Discussion: Insomnia. What seems to help?

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

The only reason my primary doctor gave me for referring me to a psychiatrist was because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970278/

he did not want to prescribe a "benzo

Discussion: Sleep ease with melatonin and Unisom

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Nov 25, 2023