Study, Jan/18:Providing Optimal Care When Inheriting Patients Taking Benzos

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Yes, of course, forward we go, Terry! I didn't know your story, though, and I'm so sorry to hear that you had a rough ride. I know we all do that "What if...?" thing, but we know it's not a good idea to do that. I suspect that it could have been even harder to get directly off Ativan, since the half-life is so short. K has a longer half-life. The other key factor is genetics and how we each metabolize the different meds, i.e. the CYP450 enzymes.

 

I hope that one day, there will be an easy and inexpensive genetic test available to all that could help make the decision about this med vs. that med. It could change a lot of lives.

 

YES!!! We desperately need that, especially with benzos!!!