Posted by SLS on March 12, 2005, at 5:36:59
In reply to Re: Short half-life = multiple doses per day » SLS, posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 20:30:30
> I think half-life has something to do with it. For example while withdrawing from a drug like xanax, which has a short half-life, you add a longacting benzo as klonopin, or valium. Then it is usually advised to take a small amt of xanax for rebound anxiety. Fondly, Phillipa
To me, it appears that withdrawal from benzodiazepines and SRI antidepressants have much in common. In fact, I use the same flexible dose strategy to discontinue a short acting BZD like Ativan as I do with SRIs. I haven't needed to switch over to Klonopin.
- Scott
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Common withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepines:Abdominal pains and cramp
Agoraphobia
Anxiety
Breathing difficulties
Blurred vision
Changes in perception (faces distorting and inanimate objects moving)
Depression
Distended abdomen
Dizziness
Extreme lethargy
Fears
Feelings of unreality
Flu-like symptoms
Heavy limbs
Heart palpitations
Hypersensitivity to light
Indigestion
Insomnia
Irritability
Lack of concentration
Lack of co-ordination
Loss of balance
Loss of memory
Muscular aches and pains
Nausea
Nightmares
Panic attacks
Rapid mood changes
Restlessness
Severe headaches
Shaking
Seeing spots before the eyes
Sore eyes
Sweating
Tightness in the chest
Tightness in the head
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