[Ke...] Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I took 40mg of Valium the last 5 days and I finished my last taper a month ago. I know 5 days isn't much but I tapered twice this year once back in January , was sober for two months and last taper was a month ago. I'm concerned about kindling but each taper was really easy for me as I was only on the benzos for a month each time but in high doses so it was more of a safety thing. Should I rapid taper off this? I dont wanna start another taper if I don't have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 It sounds like you have more experience with this than I do, what is your gut telling you? I worry about kindling too but maybe you're one of those people who can take and discontinue the drug with little to no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ke...] Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Honestly idk if I even needed those tapers but I wanted to be safe because I had a Seizure a few yrs ago after a massive Etizolam binge and stayed sober up until this yr. I still don't know if I ever felt any Benzo Wd before.. before & after the seizure I felt fine and I'm a naturally anxious person so rebounds isn't something I notice. But yeah Idk what to do tbh. I don't have any insurance atm otherwise I'd ask a DR for an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Given your history I'd say a brief taper just to be on the safe side, if things go well then maybe you can just stop. Do you have any Valium left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ke...] Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 yes I have enough for a short taper.. I think I'm just gonna take 5mg for a few days and jump off and keep a few around incase I feel W/D even though I don't seem to ever notice it also I have pregabalin so I think that should prevent seizures? but I've been taking it a little too much recently but still don't have a tolerance to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I feel it would be best to discuss seizure medication with your doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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