Posted by Lizzyb on May 3, 2005, at 23:16:01
In reply to Re: xanax,klonopin withdrawl with Phenobarb?HELP!, posted by Lizzyb on May 3, 2005, at 10:07:18
> > I have been on .75 xanax and .5 Klonopin for over nine years. I want to get off benzo's. After a bad bout with Seroquel, today my doc said stop all benzo's and take 30mg 2x a day of Phenobarb. Anyone out there have any information on this or used phenobarb to get off benzos? What can I expect? Any information wil be helpful.
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> Last night I have the shakes, freezing cold, couldn't sleep. I haven't slept in three days. I called and talked to the pdoc-on call and he said go ahead and take the Klonopin and xanax, because he didn't have my chart and had no idea what my regular pdoc had told me....HUH? I had just explained everything to him and he didn't hear a word I said during the call at 7AM this morning! I just want a good nights sleep and to feel normal again. Anyone out there? Please post your experiences and/or knowledge. ThanksHere is an update. I found a new pdoc who is an addictions specialist. One who is willing to wean me off slowly NOT cold turkey. Also she is not adding one med to replace another.
Most of the pdocs I have dealt with that claim to be addictions specalists, seem to be really good at creating addictions, not helping you get rid of the addiction.
She appears to actually want to help me. I'm so relieved. I'm also relieved I found this board. Thank you everyone.
I am still interested in hearing if anyone knows about stopping benzos cold turkey and replacing it with Phenobarital. All information is welcome.
Thanks
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