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Suggest Dosage For Ativan

I have been on Ativan for 16 years on and off, my doctor wants me off and has put e on 50 mg of Zoloft along with decreasing the Ativan. I was taking 4-6 mg a day for the past couple of years. This is very hard trying to only have 2 mg of Ativan a day. How long does this feeling last, is there anything else I can do or take to help with withdrawl
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Ativan is a benzodiazepine and is similar to diazepam. It causes a lot of withdrawal symptoms if it is tapered off too quickly.

You will need to ask assistance from a doctor that has experience in helping patients to withdraw from benzodiazepines. You may need 2-3 months of gradual tapering of the dose to be able to successfully withdraw from Ativan. Your doctor needs to draw a plan with daily doses that you can follow. Regular checks with your doctor are important during this time.

I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician

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Suggest Dosage For Ativan

Hello, Ativan is a benzodiazepine and is similar to diazepam. It causes a lot of withdrawal symptoms if it is tapered off too quickly. You will need to ask assistance from a doctor that has experience in helping patients to withdraw from benzodiazepines. You may need 2-3 months of gradual tapering of the dose to be able to successfully withdraw from Ativan. Your doctor needs to draw a plan with daily doses that you can follow. Regular checks with your doctor are important during this time. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General and Family Physician