I just wanted to re-introduce myself! I am from BC, Canada!

[[Buddie]]

Hey [...]

In Toronto over here!

Good luck!

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[[Buddie]]

Thank you fellow Canucks and anyone else reading this and in a similar boat! I appreciate the kind words and advice. I am still feeling pretty good with my direct switch from clonazepam to diazepam. Maybe one thing I notice is I feel a bit more sluggish/tired than normal but can usually get over it during the day. I think I never slept much when I was on the clonazepam. Max sleep would be maybe 5 or 6 hours!!

I am certainly going to tell my doctor I want to try and keep level on the diazepam dosage I take now. Maybe I will try tapering in a month or so. It is a tough decision as I want off these sooner than later but also know I was taking clonazepam for over 20 years!! I can't rush this taper.

Thanks again folks and hopefully I can keep updating here soonish...lol. Take care and bye for now!

[...]- aka Clay 

[[Buddie]]

Very sensible plan, Clay!

That’s why you’ll get through this with the minimal amount of suffering. Just maintain that patience. It’s so important. 

[[Buddie]]

Okay guys so today I am seeing my family doctor about some blood work and also asking her about tapering off the diazepam now. I think I can go to a stage of gradually reducing it. I feel pretty good on the 10mg - 3 times/day. I actually wouldn't start my taper until about Feb. 7/2023 as I have enough of the current dosage until that date.

I will show her the Ashton Manual and maybe try and get her to do some research about it if she has time ever. I am willing to try the Stage 6 according to my initial clonazepam dosage in the Ashton manual. I will link to the chart if anyone wants to see: https://benzo.org.uk/manual/bzsched.htm#s5

I hope she is willing to help me slowly taper off the diazepam now that I have made the drastic instant switch from clonazepam to diazepam. If she doesn't think it fits her plan I am not sure who to see who can help as I live in a super tiny town with only family docs!! I just want her to understand it probably won't be quick or simple!!

I will let you know how it goes later today or maybe tomorrow. Thanks guys!

[[Buddie]]

Okay guys so today I am seeing my family doctor about some blood work and also asking her about tapering off the diazepam now. I think I can go to a stage of gradually reducing it. I feel pretty good on the 10mg - 3 times/day. I actually wouldn't start my taper until about Feb. 7/2023 as I have enough of the current dosage until that date.

I will show her the Ashton Manual and maybe try and get her to do some research about it if she has time ever. I am willing to try the Stage 6 according to my initial clonazepam dosage in the Ashton manual. I will link to the chart if anyone wants to see: https://benzo.org.uk/manual/bzsched.htm#s5

I hope she is willing to help me slowly taper off the diazepam now that I have made the drastic instant switch from clonazepam to diazepam. If she doesn't think it fits her plan I am not sure who to see who can help as I live in a super tiny town with only family docs!! I just want her to understand it probably won't be quick or simple!!

I will let you know how it goes later today or maybe tomorrow. Thanks guys!

Thanks for the update, Clay!

Best of luck with the Doc!

I hope she’s sensitive and accomodating to your needs.