Please...I need help and advice.

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I am having a lot of issues going from 1mg 2x per day to .5mg 2x per day. Main issue is that I have not been sleeping well at all. Thinking I should increase to .75mg 2x per day.

 

I'm glad I'm not working at this time as it would be too hard to function with such little sleep. I am absolutely exhausted and can barely think straight. Have not had a good sleep for five days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If I understand correctly you went form 2 mg per day to 1 mg per day.  A 50% reduction in dose is a huge cut.  The recommended rate of taper is 5% to 10% every 2 weeks. 

 

Are you getting help from your doctor with your taper?

 

[[be...]]

I see a medical pracitioner who is not benzo wise. Truthfully, we are actually learning together.

 

I guess a good start would be at least a phone call to her and explain my situation.

[[Kl...]]

hi,

 

You may want to first read the Ashton manual and give a copy to your prescriber. 

Here is the link: http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/

 

Some people are able to tolerate much larger cuts than is recommended by Professor Ashton.

It sounds like this is not working well for you. 

 

It sounds like it is time to revise your taper.  Please review the manual and let us know if you have

any questions. 

 

Getting off of benzos can be very challenging, but is "doable" with knowledge, a lot of support and encouragement, and a heavy dose of patience.

 

You will do just fine.  Please let us know how we can help support you.  Many hugs, KL

[[be...]]

I just spoke to Medical Practitioner. I will start tonight at .75mg twice a day.

 

Meanwhile, I will print Ashton Manual as soon as I purchase more ink for my printer.

 

 

[[Kl...]]

I just spoke to Medical Practitioner. I will start tonight at .75mg twice a day.

 

Meanwhile, I will print Ashton Manual as soon as I purchase more ink for my printer.

 

Excellent!    Hugs, KL

[[Be...]]

25% is still a very large cut. Is there no way that you could convince your doctor to try 1/8th? That is still above the recommended value and would ultimately end up in pretty large reductions from your usual dose, but I'm afraid 25% is still going to give you problems and may not restore you to a comfortable level. However, it may, as people respond differently to cuts. In any case, the best of luck to you and do not feel defeated if you are unable to tolerate and have to reinstate your previous dose. At that point, just hope that your doctor has read the manual and begin to taper gradually and slowly.