Re: how do i discontinue benzo while starting ssri?

Posted by Hugh on October 6, 2012, at 17:35:46

In reply to how do i discontinue benzo while starting ssri?, posted by CaffeinePoet on October 6, 2012, at 13:13:33

Taper the benzo very slowly. Clonazepam has a longer half-life than most benzos, so it should be easier to taper than benzos like Xanax or Ativan, which have a much shorter half-life, which can cause interdose withdrawal. This site has sample withdrawal schedules.
http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/

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