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Been using a variety of benzos diazepam, temazepam daily 10mg for about 6 weeks. any dangers of suddenly stopping? running low, what's the shortest taper i could do to safely wean off?

Q: been using a variety of benzos diazepam, temazepam daily 10mg for about 6 weeks. any dangers of suddenly stopping? running low, what's the shortest taper i could do to safely wean off?

: If medically prescribed you should be able to obtain your meds from your doc. If taking on your own from some source - it is dangerous- so pl do us a favor and see a doc.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If medically prescribed you should be able to obtain your meds from your doc. If taking on your own from some source - it is dangerous- so pl do us a favor and see a doc.

Answered 6/9/2023

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A member asked:

Been using a variety of benzos diazepam, temazepam daily 10mg for about 6 weeks. any dangers of suddenly stopping? running low, what's the shortest taper i could do to safely wean off?

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