
How To Withdraw From Ativan Slowly With Out Any Side Effects?

You can reduce the dose slowly and stop.
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and current medications.
You can safely stop ativan. However, do not stop it abruptly. Reduce the dose of ativan slowly and stop it.
For example, take 1 mg daily for 2 days and then 1 mg on alternate days for 2-3 days and then stop.
Please continue Gabapentin for now.
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Then, we would wait and watch.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back with more information.
If you have stopped it for more than 48 hours, and you do not have withdrawal symptoms, then, we would wait and watch.
If you notice any untoward symptoms, please let me know.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)


Chances of seizures are low.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
The chances of seizures are low, especially as you have used ativan only for three days and also, it has been more than 48 hours after discontinuing the medication.
Your symptoms would improve over time, as the medicines go out of the system.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)


Yes, you are correct.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Yes, if you were to have a seizure, it should have happened by now. From now on, it is highly unlikely.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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