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Posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 7:18:20
Hello, Once I start my valium dry cut taper using 2mg pills, do I cut the amt Ive decided on, every day and do that for 3-4 weeks, then, if feeling well, go to next slightly larger cut every day and do that for 3-4 weeks? Im assuming when I get down to 4 or 5mg I then slow down, do smaller cuts.
Posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2014, at 9:49:11
In reply to Do I cut every day on valium taper?, posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 7:18:20
G so happy this is working for you. I'd say go with how you feel. But since I'm not a doc what did your doc say? P
Posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 10:12:51
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper? » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2014, at 9:49:11
She never tells me exactly what to do. She wants me to stay on Valium until I'm thru menopause & I'm not gonna, that could be 2 more yrs!!
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 23, 2014, at 13:48:21
In reply to Do I cut every day on valium taper?, posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 7:18:20
> Hello, Once I start my valium dry cut taper using 2mg pills, do I cut the amt Ive decided on, every day and do that for 3-4 weeks, then, if feeling well, go to next slightly larger cut every day and do that for 3-4 weeks? Im assuming when I get down to 4 or 5mg I then slow down, do smaller cuts.
You don't need to reduce your dose every day. You just stay on the same dose for 2-4 weeks then reduce in small steps.
Posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 13:58:11
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper?, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 23, 2014, at 13:48:21
Thanks, so if Ive decided on going from 10mg down to 9mg. I stay at 9mg everyday for 3-4 weeks, then go to 8mg, stay 3-4 weeks? Once I get lower, like to 4mg, I may then decide to go to 3.5mg for 3-4weeks, and so on.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 23, 2014, at 14:57:07
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper? » ed_uk2010, posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 13:58:11
> Thanks, so if Ive decided on going from 10mg down to 9mg. I stay at 9mg everyday for 3-4 weeks, then go to 8mg, stay 3-4 weeks? Once I get lower, like to 4mg, I may then decide to go to 3.5mg for 3-4weeks, and so on.
Yes, that's right. If you're feeling totally fine you can reduce every 2 weeks, if you need to go slower go with every 3-4 weeks.
Posted by phidippus on March 23, 2014, at 15:35:36
In reply to Do I cut every day on valium taper?, posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 7:18:20
3-4 weeks? I'm sure you can do it in two.
Eric
Posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 15:44:09
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper? » gadchik, posted by phidippus on March 23, 2014, at 15:35:36
thanks eric & ed. I appreciate ur response.
Posted by Beckett on March 23, 2014, at 16:22:46
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper?, posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 15:44:09
There is no real hurry, but I know you've wanted off benzodiazepines for awhile. I would think to be careful of rebound anxiety--it might creep up. I think it's great you are withdrawing.
Posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 16:53:52
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper? » gadchik, posted by Beckett on March 23, 2014, at 16:22:46
Thanks for ur words of encouragement. I do so many things other than benzos to work on my anxiety-fingers crossed-I hope to not have too bad of a go of dealing with it head on. I do have remeron I can take occ(very low dose), that can help me sleep or put out an anxious fire that's building. I am also not ruling out using klonopin or Xanax as needed. Ive always been very strict with my dosage, so I don't think I'd get into another situation where I'd start using it daily or even weekly, ever again. But Im not in the thick of w/drawal. However, being able to switch over to valium pretty easily,has given me strength and courage to go all in to get completely off daily benzos. I always gave up, thinking id be tied to klonopin for life. I can also resort to Zoloft or Prozac if necessary, altho I don't want to if possible! Glad to hear from u. How r u? Arent u the one who posted about the tradewinds of Hawaii and how nice they were? Im going to Bermuda next month. I will pretend Im in a miniature Hawaii! : )
Posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 17:18:08
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper? » gadchik, posted by Beckett on March 23, 2014, at 16:22:46
"Face. Accept. Float. Let Time Pass." Dr. Claire Weekes
I did have an episode of anxiety during c/o,one epidsode, and I did just as Dr. Weekes suggested above! And Ive been listening to thewaterwhispers ilse and brain tingles on youtube, these are sooo calming and put me in a trance!
Posted by rjlockhart37 on March 23, 2014, at 18:49:56
In reply to Do I cut every day on valium taper?, posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 7:18:20
you should ask your doctor about maybe klonopin, valium has a longer half life, and is a bit more harder to come off of than klonopin....
ummmm maybe you could ask about a long acting benzo?
Posted by Beckett on March 23, 2014, at 18:57:05
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper? » Beckett, posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 16:53:52
Yes, trade winds :) Is Bermuda in the horse latitude--? I haven't been, and it sounds lovely. Are you traveling by boat? I think you have spoken about the night stars from a ship.
I think you are going to do well in tapering Valium. If I remember, the c/o was uneventful. Very good!
Posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 19:37:44
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper? » gadchik, posted by Beckett on March 23, 2014, at 18:57:05
Bermuda is 700 miles off the east coast. Clear, blue water,pink sand,wonderful people! Very safe, relaxing place & easy to get to. Yes, my c/o was almost a nonevent & I was very surprised by thAt. It gives me courage to move forward & I can taper with 2 mg pills! Oh, I'm getting to Bermuda by ship & I will be star gazing!
Posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 19:50:42
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper?, posted by rjlockhart37 on March 23, 2014, at 18:49:56
Rj, I was on klonopin .5mg once daily for 5 1/2 yrs. I tried to taper off it sev times, never successful. So I requested a
C/o to 10mg Valium so I could taper that using 2mg pills.
The c/o went very well, no probs. I'm on Valium stabilizing for 30 days b4 taper. I'm going by dr reg pearts recommended c/o & taper.
Posted by gadchik on March 24, 2014, at 5:28:51
In reply to Re: Do I cut every day on valium taper? » rjlockhart37, posted by gadchik on March 23, 2014, at 19:50:42
http://www.drregpeart.org/Dr%20Peart%20Sample%20Schedules%20with%20Notes%2022Sep06.pdf
This is the dr Ive been studying...
Posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2014, at 20:00:00
In reply to Dr Reg Peart, posted by gadchik on March 24, 2014, at 5:28:51
G not heard of this doc but whatever works for you is what's important. P
Posted by gadchik on March 26, 2014, at 7:23:13
In reply to Re: Dr Reg Peart » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2014, at 20:00:00
I like Dr Peart. He's been thru benzo withdrawal himself and really knows his stuff
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