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Can you come off valium after taking it for 39 years without weaning off it. thanks?

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Withdrawal: It is never a safe idea to abruptly stop a benzodiazepine like Valium, especially after prolonged use, as there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms that can be very severe (seizures, for example). Talk to your prescribing doctor and set up a plan to safely wean off the medicine with his/her supervision to ensure your safety.

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Answered 1/28/2015

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