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What is the best way to phase out lorazepam? klonopin (clonazepam) or valium?

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Under guidance of md: Sedative dependencies are, by definition, dangerous should the drug be stopped abruptly. A knowledgeable physician needs to prescribe the drug, be aware of the potential for dependency in that particular person, follow them closely, never refill a prescription without a face-to face visit, know the signs of and potential for dependency each case. Do not try to phase this out on your own. C ur doc.

Answered 12/28/2022

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Slowly and with care: Of the prescribing professional or other physician. Serious withdrawal symptoms can occur with too rapid withdrawal or withdrawal without medication coverage when any benzodiazepines are involved. Seizures are probably the most serious. It's not a good idea to do this on your own.

Answered 10/6/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sedative taper: Depending on dose & duration on the medication & how closely you can be monitored. Usual slow taper is to cut down by 1/3 daily dose for 2 weeks, then 1/3 of the remaining dose for another week, then 1/2 that dose for 3 days, then 1/2 that dose for few days, then stop.

Answered 3/31/2016

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