Posted by ed_uk on November 30, 2004, at 14:53:32
In reply to For: Larrry Hoover, or anyone with an explanation (nm), posted by lostforwards on November 30, 2004, at 14:45:38
Hi Jacj! :-)
Rapidly tapering from a benzo makes the withdrawal symptoms more intense in the short term (ie. while you are tapering) but doesn't make any difference in the long term. Please don't worry about the way that you tapered.
I understand that you don't want to take any more medication in order to relieve your withdrawal symptoms. Even so, it could be useful to know about some of the options that are available. To give an example, low doses of propranolol (Inderal) can be used to reduce tremor eg. 10mg three times a day. Propranolol is a beta-blocker.
Perhaps psychological treatment could also be helpful. Have you ever seen a psychologist?
Regards,
Ed.
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