got off one benzo - still on another

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Hello - I just tapered off a smallish klonopin dose - still not feeling well.  I also take temazepam for sleep (30 mg) and have for 5 years....  scared thinking about getting off of it after my klonopin experience

[Guest [Le...]]

Hello, potato1234  - welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

Congratulations on getting off the Klonopin, that's a good part of the battle out of the way, and there's no need to be scared of coming off of the temazepam, really. The side effects are only temporary, and you've definitely come to the right place for support while you plan a comfortable taper. 

 

I'm so glad you decided to join the forum - you'll find plenty of information and support here. Our members have gone through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal, so you'll be able to connect with others who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.

 

Please feel free to post to any of the specialized boards, which can all be accessed from the BenzoBuddies Community Forum homepage. Based on the information provided in your introduction, the following link may be a good starting place for you.

 

  General Taper Plans

  Withdrawal Support During Your Taper

 

When you have a chance, we highly recommend that you take a look at The Ashton Manual, which is an authoritative source on what to expect during withdrawal and recovery, authored by Dr Heather Ashton, who is an expert in the field. It provides a great deal of information that can be very reassuring during any stage of this process, including a list of common symptoms with helpful explanations.

 

For those who are currently tapering, we suggest reducing no faster than 5-10% every 10-14 days, and some taper even slower than that. One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper faster than that. 

 

Please take the time to Create a Signature. This will allow members to see where you are in the process, so that they can better support you.

 

Again, welcome!

Leslie 

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Thank you - added a signature I think!

 

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I've been reading all weekend on here - and trying not to get overwhelmed.....

 

Plan on visiting a compounding pharmacy on Monday.

 

I looked at many old posts about Temazepam liquid titration - some conflicting information...

 

From what I have gathered, it is sorta water soluble - milk may be better, but in order to mix a 30 mg capsule, a minimum of 164 ml's of liquid is necessary - so that means a lll the schedules I saw referring to a 100 ml container will not work. (?)

 

As many of these posts were years old, I'd like to know if a tapering schedule is still provided?  It looked like Builder and Colin did many of these.

 

I'm so grateful for the information and support....  and scared to start this - as I need to function daily and can't have symptoms totally take over my life (the Klonopin taper I just finished was pretty rough)

 

Thank you all!

[Guest [Le...]]

Hi Potato,

 

Sounds as if you have a taper plan almost ready to fall in place, great! 

 

Let me give you a link where you can paste your question where the wider membership can see it and respond:

 

Titration Taper Plans

 

Builder's over there, and a great bunch of other people who will be happy to help.

  Leslie 

 

 

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Thank you Leslie - I moved it...

 

 

I have been researching online - and am not sure where to post this question -

 

I want to know if anyone is familiar with the Coleman Institute and their rapid benzo detox program using injections of Flumazenil.  It's expensive and I have no idea if it works, but would consider it if I knew that people were successful going this route...

 

Sorry to bother you - trying to figure this out quickly and I'm so scared....  in withdrawals and sleep is hard...  need help!

 

thank you!

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Leslie

 

Disregard my posts about the Coleman Clinic and Flumanzenil....

 

 

I've found a bunch in old threads - so sorry to bother you!!

 

I'm too new I guess - I should looked more before posting.  Hopefully, the nee thread I made in repaid withdrawal can be deleted.... 

 

again, my apologies for not searching more prior to posting.  this whole thing is got me scared because I don't think my doctor is going to be very helpful...  thanks for understanding