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How long does it take to safely detox from benzodiazepines? after eight years of using them, i was told i could get off in 10 days.
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Yes: Can be done under a physician guidance will depend upon what dose you start with.
Answered 2/2/2015
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Depends on dosage: You are taking. If it is a low dose it may work ok but if high dose 10 days sounds too fast after 8 years.
Answered 11/16/2017
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Depends: Really depends on the daily dose ... Probably will take longer than 10 days.
Answered 2/2/2015
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