Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 please do ty i am awful worried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Are you still on Phenobarb? fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 yes but i have been weening off of it in fear that i may be using it somewhat as a clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Since you've only been off Valium for a short time, it might be wise to see if your doctor will allow you to stay on it for a little longer. I know Phenobarb can help the w/d sxs, but the main thing is that it prevents seizures. Sincerely, fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 do u think if i stay on pheno for a month i could get very addicted to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I'm not sure about that, but I wouldn't risk seizures until my doctor said I could come off of Phenobarb. You came off of Valium pretty abruptly. Just my opinion. fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 today was terrible. i dont know if i can do it again... :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Are you having bad effects from the Phenobarb or perhaps because you are tapering it? fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 i cant really tell...it seems like the days after i taper it are the worst.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I think you may be experiencing the effects of benzo w/d, which the Phenobarb can help alleviate (if you can tolerate it). I personally would not go off of the Phenobarb or make any dosage changes until you talk with your doctor. Your health needs to come first. Sincerely, fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 the sucky part is my doctor isnt a legit doctor. he only wants $$ i mean he is legit but a BAD one. he told me he gets people off valium within 7-10 days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Can you get a second opinion if need be? fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 day 9 over. hoping for a window or something like it tomorrow, i cant replay today again tomorrow. Day 10 hit me I got this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 no i cant...i can go to N/A A/A meetings...I am going to rehab (non medical) wed or thurs...Im homeless no money and have no other choice. I cant even see this wanna be doctor anymore....once im out of pheno, ( i have half my script still ) im done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 May have to go on paxil or effexor for ahwile...I was talking to my assessor. I think im having a lot of rebound anxiety too from quitting xanax a little over 2 months ago...its so so so very hard to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Are you tapering the Phenobarb due to the fact that you have half of it left? fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I had to go back on Paxil when tapering from Klonopin. I had no choice. For me, at least, Paxil is a lot easier to come off of than benzos. fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 is it effective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Yes. For me Paxil has allowed me to sleep, it improved my appetite, has removed pretty much all anxiety, has given me more energy at times, etc. I do eventually plan on coming off of it (with my doctor's permission), but I want to come off of Klonopin (at least the majority of it) first. It is generally recommended that one come off of benzos first and then taper off of the AD's, due to the fact that coming off of benzos can cause anxiety, depression, etc. I was actually on Paxil before going on Klonopin, but weaned myself off of it before tapering Klonopin (which I should not have done). I have learned from my mistake, however, and am working with my doctor on the tapering process. Sincerely, fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ja...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thanks very much for that info! Will look into it when I get into rehab... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fi...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 You're welcome. I hope everything works out well... fg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [pa...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 i had first bad withdrawals from valium at nine days,but the worst kicked in at 3 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[BY...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 5. WHAT IS A "HALF-LIFE", AND HOW IS THE CONCEPT IMPORTANT TO BENZODIAZEPINE DEPENDENCE? Half-life is a numerical expression of how long it takes for a drug to leave your body http://www.benzo.org.uk/FAQ1.1.htm#5 Half-life Diazepam (Valium) 20-100 [36-200] Yes Jane. Did you do a c/t? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dm...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I know the feeling. The self-reproach and disgust I feel over being in this situation makes it even worse. I just have to believe that things will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Just as it is with epileptics certain things can trigger seizures in withdrawal. A combo of not sleeping, dehydration and looking towards the sun through a tree whipping in the wind caused me to have a tonic clonic seizure a month after I had stopped taking K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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