Posted by SLS on March 3, 2006, at 7:13:43
In reply to Trileptal for Benzo Withdrawal- starting dose?????, posted by qbsbrown on March 2, 2006, at 23:04:18
Hi Brian.
Although the dosages for BZD withdrawal might be different than those used for epilepsy, the suggested starting dose is 600mg/day (300 twice a day). 1200mg/day is the usual target dosage. Again, this should be divided as 600mg twice a day.
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/oxcarbazepine.htm
Good luck.
Please post your results.
- Scott> I figured this was worth a shot to help ease me off of valim 17mgs that i am struggling with, started at 25mgs. I see it's pretty much the same med as tegretol (which has been used for benzo WD), just with less side effects.
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> Is starting dose typically 300 or 600mgs? Morning and night correct?
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> Any experiences?
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> I'm flying solo here in china. I have a GP that is willing to prescribe anything, but is clueless as to anything else (dosage, SEs)
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> Your advice is much appreciated,
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> Brian
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