A member asked:

Hi doctor,i have been on valium 5mg for 12 days , 1per day,can i stop without slowly withdrawing or will i have to cut back.thankyou.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

You can stop.: The dose and the length of time are such that you can stop immediately. However if you're fearful of doing it cold turkey, you can decrease the dose to 2.5 mg. for 3 days then quit.

Answered 7/24/2014

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