Serax taper to begin via Ativan crossover

[[Buddie]]

I've crossed over to the Ativan, and since I have a long weekend due to the holiday, I'm planning to cut by 1/8 tonight.    (Currently taking 3/4 of 1mg, or .75).  Wish me luck everyone!  I'm kinda nervous. 

You are going to do just fine!!

[[Buddie]]

I did great today after the first cut!    

Any suggestions on how long to hold here before the next cut?

Thanks everyone.  It's great to not be doing this totally alone.  You all are the Best!   

[[Buddie]]

Hi [...],

Glad to hear you're feeling good! It is recommended to wait 7-14 days after each cut depending on how you are feeling.


T2

[[Buddie]]

Thanks, Theresa.  I'll keep it slow and steady. 

[[Buddie]]

Hi [...],

Good to hear that you taper is progressing well.

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[[Buddie]]

I've cut the dose again, beginning tonight.  Just took .5 mg (cut from .625 mg).  Hoping this cut will be as successful as the last (which was my first). 

[[Buddie]]

Let us know how it goes!

[[Buddie]]

Sleeping terribly, and feeling dizzy today. But still determined to keep going. Can't wait to be off this stuff! 

[[Buddie]]

Hi Everyone,

Just reduced down to .25 of 1 mg (ativan) tonight.  I've noticed that a bad day of w/d effects with less of this drug in me is much more tolerable than the bad days I used to have when I was at the higher dosage. I am so grateful to know this - I would not have believed it.  The encouragement I've received from members who have made it helps me tremendously.  I know that it will get better because it already is!     Thanks everyone!

[[Buddie]]

Wow, you are just marching straight to the finish line, aren't you!    Thanks for letting us know that you are doing so well.  Gives other people hope.  This is the best news I've had today.