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A member asked:

So my dr has agreed to help me wean off of 25mgs of valium is the cut of 1.25 mgs per month a good starting point?

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: That sounds like you would be going down by 1/4 of a 5 mg tab every month, if I am thinking correctly. That sounds very do-able. Good luck !

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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