[Sp...] Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I have been taking 15 mg of Flurazepam (long acting benzo) at bedtime for insomnia for 35 years. Mylan has stopped manufacturing it until mid December, so I can't get any to taper. I tried switching to Temazepam, but it's a short acting benzo and doesn't help at all with withdrawls or sleep! Should I try 5 mg of Diazepam? Please help, I can't function going cold turkey:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ch...] Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hi Sparkie. There is indeed a wait until early to mid December for flurazepam. It would seem like Valium would be a better choice to substitute because of the similar long-acting nature. I’d ask in Withdrawal Support (during your taper) what other members of the community think about a substitution. The Ashton Manual is a comprehensive and highly regarded free online resource about benzodiazepine use, withdrawal and recovery. If you’re not familiar with it we recommend having a look. Other members replying to your posts generally prefer to know where you are in the process, so here’s how to add your benzodiazepine information automatically to your posts: go to Profile, then Forum Profile, write your pertinent info (benzodiazepine, dose, taper history) in the text box and save. Thanks! Let us know if you need help with this. Take care, Challis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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