How to taper slowly

[[Ti...]]

Have to taper off 2 mg Valium very slowly?  I am on 4 mg now, but I feel 2 mg is enough for me right now.  I Tryed months ago to taper one mg every two weeks, had to reinstate became very ill.

What is the best way to taper off of two mg.  thank you. Tina

[Guest [ch...]]

2, 1.9, 1.8, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1, .9, .8, .7, .6, .5, .4, .3, .2, .1, 0 

 

Dissolve the pills to measure out those doses.

Hold at each of those doses for 1-2 weeks.

 

That's what I did and I'm benzo free now.

[[Be...]]

If you are dry cutting.....I would do .25 cuts every 10-20 days and see....im in a bad wave now but from 3.0 I have been Ok till this past cut

[[be...]]

Have to taper off 2 mg Valium very slowly?  I am on 4 mg now, but I feel 2 mg is enough for me right now.  I Tryed months ago to taper one mg every two weeks, had to reinstate became very ill.

What is the best way to taper off of two mg.  thank you. Tina

 

A one mg reduction from four would have made a 25 percent cut which is huge. The recommended reduction rate is 5 to 10 percent every two weeks which is considerably slower than your past attempt. I would also suggest to make sure that you are stabilized as best as possible between cuts, and since Valium has such a long half life it can sometimes take a week or two to feel the full effects of a cut. I think you will do much better at a slower rate. Good Luck!

[[ho...]]

Chessplayer how do you dissolve the pills? I only know how to dry cut. Thanks.

[Guest [ch...]]

I first drop a 10mg pill in a few ml of vodka, then dilute with water to form a solution with 1mg per 100ml. Pour out the desired dose (e.g. 2.5mg = 250 ml ) using a measuring cup. Store the unused solution in a pitcher in the refrigerator.

[[bu...]]

I first drop a 10mg pill in a few ml of vodka, then dilute with water to form a solution with 1mg per 100ml. Pour out the desired dose (e.g. 2.5mg = 250 ml ) using a measuring cup. Store the unused solution in a pitcher in the refrigerator.

 

 

Good info, but here's a little added info.  It really best to store your solution at room temp.  Your mix of benzo, alcohol, and water is non-perishable and does not require refrigeration.  Lower temps actually reduce solubility.

[[ho...]]

Thanks chessplayer 

[[ho...]]

Thanks for that builder 

[[Ti...]]

Thanks everyone for your response, I really appreciate it very much.  Tina

 

[[Ph...]]

2, 1.9, 1.8, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1, .9, .8, .7, .6, .5, .4, .3, .2, .1, 0 

 

Dissolve the pills to measure out those doses.

Hold at each of those doses for 1-2 weeks.

 

That's what I did and I'm benzo free now.

@Chessplayer:  Nice going, bud!  Congrats.

[Guest [ch...]]

Congrats to you too, Photobug! Looks like you succeeded in your Ativan taper.