A member asked:

I've been taking valium 5mg qhs 8 weeks for post op (inner ear) tinnitus. i want to stop the meds. do i need to taper? would 2.5mg x10 days be ok?

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Dr. Charles Glassman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stopping Valium: Yes you should taper, but can properly taper more quickly>2.5mg x 5 days>2.5 every other day x 2 doses then stop.

Answered 5/6/2015

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Yes, taper: 2.5 mg. For ten days would be good. Then take 2.5 mg. Every other day for another ten days then stop.

Answered 9/4/2013

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