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Wokring on getting off benzos but having horrible withdrawal symptoms. what can i do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Go slow, work w doc: 1. A slow, gradual dose taper is best. Go especially slowly as you approach zero. This can take weeks in tough cases. 2. Decrease the daily dose, don't stretch out the time between doses. 3. Sometimes it helps to substitute a different benzo (or phenobarbital) that has a longer half-life. 4. Work closely with your prescribing doctor. Good luck!
Answered 10/3/2016
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Gabapentin helps ...: to reverse the unhealthy effects of taking benzos. It is available OTC at health food stores and by prescription if you need higher doses.
Answered 11/8/2015
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