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Re: Diagnosing root of doctor's benzophobia » utopizen

Posted by jay on November 21, 2002, at 17:38:34

In reply to Diagnosing root of doctor's benzophobia, posted by utopizen on November 21, 2002, at 6:26:15

> Okay, so my doctor will give me prn dosing (15 .5mg/month), which is an improvement, but not everyday.
>
> I said I'd be cool with going off it at some point after taking it for a few years, and asked what the worst that could happen. Said seizures. (I always assumed that was only a risk in those with pre-existing seizure condition).
>
> Oh well. But can't you just take phenobarbital or something for those 2 weeks while you're in withdrawl, thus safeguarding you from the seizures while keeping your head in tact, anyway?

I have been taking benzo's, on and off, for over 8 years now. No problems with seizures...or escalating dose..etc. IF you do have problems with seizures, I still don't think benzos are contraindicated. As you say, you may end up on an anti-seizure med permenently. Klonipin, a benzo, is an anti-seizure med (an 'official' one, and I think most benzo's have anti-seizure activity.)

Anyhow..just my thoughts and my experience. I'd say get a different doctor if the one you have won't prescribe benzos when needed. (And if it mean's regular use..so be it.)

Jay


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