Bordentown, NJ
A 37-year-old female asked:
i been taking .5 mg of ativan for about 2 mos. if i stop will i have withdrawal or do i need to taper? i also started back taking effexor (venlafaxine) for 1 mo now
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pamela Pappas answered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Taper: I suggest talking with your own doctor about tapering this medicine, especially if you've been using it daily.
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Dr. John Moranville answered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
No : If you have only been taking 0.5 mg/ d then withdrawal should not be an issue. I am glad to hear you are taking Effexor (venlafaxine) instead since it is not addictive and does not develop tolerance. Hopefully you are starting back on it under a dr supervision. Be aware that Effexor (venlafaxine) can have a withdrawal syndrome if stopped abruptly.
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