Getting off Ativan

Hello I am so glad I found this site.. I need help and  Encouragement  with this .. I  been taking Ativan 0.5 mg off and on for 20 years.. and now I want to stop .. I am currently on 0.5 mg at night .. I was on 1mg . Just want to join and get info and help during this .. thank you

Welcome to Benzo Buddies. We are a support and information group for those wanting to get off of benzodiazepines. We are here to help.

 

Tapering is the safest, and most tolerable method for getting off of benzo's.

 

The max recommended cut is 5-10% every 2 weeks. Many of us have to go slower, depending on our medication and what we can handle. Here are the boards on tapering. Feel free to print out anything you wish, and share it with your doctor. From there, you can formulate a plan, and, you are always free to change it up if it's not working. It can take some trial and error. What works best for me may not be what works best for you.

 

http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual 

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=56.0

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=145.0

 

"What is happening in your brain," is a wonderful place to start your self education. It explains why we experience all the things we do, and that they are all signs of healing. I still read this at least once a week when the symptoms are overwhelming  me.

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=66397.0

 

This is a list of withdraw symptoms:

https://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzcha03.htm#4

 

In the forums pertinent to your circumstances, you will find other buddies going through their own tapers. This is a good place to ask questions, and receive guidance.

 

Again, welcome to Benzo Buddies, you have come to a safe, confidential informative support group, and we are happy to have you as a member. You can do this, with knowledge and finding coping skills.

 

Please take some time to Create a Signature. This will help other members understand your history so they will be better able to support you. Go to the top of the page and select Profile, then choose Forum Profile, insert drug history/timelines into the text box and click Change Profile.

 

We look forward to reading more from you over the forthcoming days and weeks.

 

Take care,

BB Team

Welcome to the Group!

I am down to .0125 I think that’s what it would be .. I cut about 2 weeks ago . I am having some issues .. it seems for me when I cut and 2 weeks later I am having new symptoms .. stomach issues. Been doing this the whole time ., I just feel awful .. my question I only take at night cause that’s the way I always took it., would it be better to break this dose up 2 times a day? I know it’s a small dose but would it help Me to feel better?

Ativan is one of the shorter acting benzo's, I've heard members say it helps with inter-dose withdrawal to dose more often.