Posted by LindaNYC on August 16, 2004, at 10:10:17
In reply to Re: Ambien and Ativan withdrawal, posted by KaraS on August 13, 2004, at 16:42:17
I think you have me pegged with regards to oversensitivity to these drugs. If I was smarter about it, I probably would have tapered the dose slowly as you did to quit. But once I figure out I am having side effects or problems I just quit ASAP, because I want it out of me now! Thank you for your insight and response.
> Wow, that's awful. You seem to become as easily dependant on benzos as I do. My Ativan experience wasn't anywhere near as bad as yours though. When I did notice the symptoms, I went back on it and reduced very, very slowly and took something else to help me sleep. It wasn't much of a problem from that point on. We really do need to educate ourselves and become your own advocates. Drs. are only part of the solution. Education is the rest.
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