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A member asked:

My doctor isn't helping me with an ativan taper. if i see a psychiatrist will they be of more help and maybe prescribe an easier to taper one?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Second Opinion: is always a good thing. Yes, a psychiatrist can offer his/her guidance as to what can be most helpful w/your medication. Primary care docs are wonderful and have a wide expanse of knowledge but when they get beyond a certain point w/psych meds a psychiatrist would be most helpful. Peace and good health.

Answered 9/29/2016

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