Posted by valene on February 8, 2007, at 20:29:42
In reply to Re: Well Benzos Worked For Years Now No Hope, posted by Phillipa on February 8, 2007, at 19:16:58
Phillipa, I hear you. There's no easy answer, of course but the suggestions made above to maybe increase your diazepam a bit might just help. YOu went down in dose and if you are still experiencing anxiety, that could be why.
I take 1.75 mg. xanax which is equal to about 30mg. diazepam according to Ashton's charts (some would say more like 15mg). Don't be scared. There are lots worse things than benzodiazepines! You don't abuse them. Maybe talk to your pdoc about upping the dose at least temporarily? Of course we would all like to be med-free but as you said they are proven safe and they do work.
(I am using my husband's computer so I still don't have e-mail, sorry - hope to have that fixed in a couple days).
Love, Val
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