Suggest Ways To Wean Off Diazepam

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015

Question: Trying to taper diazepam - have had a couple of bad days with 100mg - can I safely go back to 60mg tomorrow? Email: YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestion

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Would probably try to taper slowly - 80 mg daily for 3-4 days then 60 mg for 3-4 days etc.

This needs to be done under the supervision of your own doctor however. Please call your doctor for specific instructions.

Dr. Galamaga

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Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (4 minutes later)

I have only been taking for about 8 weeks, but at quite high doses. I was advised to drop to 60mg and then 10mg lower every two days - does this seem too fast?

I do wonder if it's why I'm having problems!

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Seems a bit fast to me.

I would taper in 10 mg increments from here on out.

Again this has to be cleared by your own doctor.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (8 minutes later)

But please tell me I'm going to be OK - I feel such an idiot, and am worried sick!

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
I am sure you will be fine under the supervision of your doctor.

If you feel ill you must go to your local hospital for evaluation.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar