Posted by qbsbrown on March 30, 2010, at 17:30:44
In reply to Re: my terrible history » qbsbrown, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 30, 2010, at 16:59:12
> If you're feeling some sedation for 2mg Xanax tid, perhaps you can reduce a little? 6mg per day is certainly a lot since Xanax is very potent.
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> Xanax is a very difficult drug to taper so Valium is often substituted.
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> In order to prevent a 'shock to the system' I still think that it would be a good idea to gradually increase the Valium at the same time as gradually decreasing the Xanax. Once you have stopped Xanax, you can then start to reduce the Valium.
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>Thanks Ed. Seemed like the slight sedation from one of the 2mg doses was short lived, lol. The doses still make me feel quite physically ill, and wonder if i am having benzo sensitivity/toxicity. I believe my Dr is apt to switch to valium soon, although the valium will likely make me much more depressed and irritable than xanax. And memories of my taper from 30mgs last year, getting down to 17mgs, and housebound, psychotic, muscle deterioration and much much more. I wonder how much MS was playing in to that. So fears, and memories of tapering last year is frightening to say the least.
Trileptal has helped me taper in the past. I also have lyrica if wanted, to perhaps help with WD ad GAD, not sure.
Regards,Brian
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