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How To Get Rid Of Addiction To Alzolam Ativan Restyl?
I am 64 years age quit a healthy person.Iam sleeping disorder for last 13/14 years. I am taking alzolam ativan restyl regularly. and have become edicted as i feel. I can not dream to sleep with out these tabs. now i take ativan 2 mg and alzolam .25. occasionall i drink alcohal in evening then befor e dinner take ativan alzolam as above. what should i do isthe practice harmful for my health. how to get ride of from the adiction please help mme by your valuable suggestionto my email .... YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are woriied about your addiction to Alzolam, Ativan and Restyl. Now all three medication belong to a group of sedative medication called Benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines have a high addiction potential is taken for a prolonged period of time.
In your case, it seems unecessary that you are taking three different benzodiazepines. So, I would suggest that you cut down on the medication gradually. This cutting down has to be done very gradually or else you may get withdrawal symptoms. So, I would advise you to see a psychiatrist for further help regarding this.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist & Sexologist
I understand that you are woriied about your addiction to Alzolam, Ativan and Restyl. Now all three medication belong to a group of sedative medication called Benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines have a high addiction potential is taken for a prolonged period of time.
In your case, it seems unecessary that you are taking three different benzodiazepines. So, I would suggest that you cut down on the medication gradually. This cutting down has to be done very gradually or else you may get withdrawal symptoms. So, I would advise you to see a psychiatrist for further help regarding this.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist & Sexologist
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