[Sh...] Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Hi, my name is sherry, I have GAD for years. Last November my Dr prescribed Ativan to me, now I have already taken for 3 months(as needed). I need some help and encourage to typering. I have never taken any benzo before. I regret to take it at first place and so scared the withdrawal symptoms. Sorry for my English writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Br...] Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Hello Sherry - Welcome to BenzoBuddies! You've come to the right place for information and support you need to help you taper off Ativan. We find that a slow, careful taper helps keep withdrawal symptoms to a minimum - we can help you come up with a plan to do this and you will receive support from others who understand what this process is like. We typically suggest tapering with cuts of no more than 5-10% of your most recent dose every 14 days or longer. This is the general outline - we're happy to help you with the specifics. So please ask all the questions you have and reach out for support! Below are a few links to help you get started. We're glad you found us! Brighterday Planning Your Withdrawal (Taper Plans) Withdrawal Support (during your taper) Success Stories Colorado Consortium Benzodiazepine Deprescribing Guidance Chapter 3 Ashton manual, list of symptoms Add your history/signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sh...] Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Last November my Dr prescribed Ativan to me, I was taking 1mg per day for 6days and 0.5 for 10 days and stopped without typing. Because Dr. Said it's ok. 10 days after I started to take sertraline, Dr. adviced to take Ativan 0.5mg twice per day untill sertraline kicked in. but I only took 0.25 or 0.5mg per day as needed total for 13days in Dec, sometimes I took everyday, sometimes 3 or 4 days without taking. In January, I felt sertraline finnal kicked in, I didn't take Ativan for 1week. After this week, my anxiety back, I started to take it again. I still take 0.25mg per day most times. Only two days I took 0.5mg and 0.75mg. but unfortunately 0.25mg is not effective as before. I don't want to increase the dose, but struggling every day for the physical symptoms (may be physical dependence on Ativan). After search online, I read so many horrible stories, I am so regret to take this medication in the first place, I want to typing it as soon as possible. but don't know if I can handle the physical symptoms (chest pain and tight, palpitations). Do I need increase dose to stabe my condition then typing or just power through this. I am so scared. Any suggestions will be really appreciate. Again, I am apologizing for my English writing. Thank you everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Br...] Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I'm glad to see you've gotten some good guidance in response to your posts on the Titration board - that's good. You're more likely to get responses on the Planning Your Withdrawal boards because there's more traffic there and on the Withdrawal Support board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts