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Posted by chess on April 16, 2005, at 8:59:10
hi ed
phillipa referred me to babel you
hope it's okayi'm on XanaxXR and would like to taper off it
what would be the best way?
using regular Xanax 3 or 4 times a day?
or using Klonopin? (i have some tabs left)
someone said to use only Valium (i live in USA)thanks!
Posted by mattw84 on April 16, 2005, at 8:59:10
In reply to ED_UK, question for you please, posted by chess on April 15, 2005, at 14:22:21
Posted by chess on April 16, 2005, at 8:59:10
In reply to Re: ED_UK, question for you please, posted by mattw84 on April 15, 2005, at 15:40:25
thanks matt
but why is it necessary to add Valium?
the chart shows a tepering using regular Xanax
thanks> http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzsched.htm#s7
Posted by Phillipa on April 16, 2005, at 8:59:10
In reply to Re: ED_UK, question for you please, posted by chess on April 15, 2005, at 17:48:06
The withdrawal Board has a lot of experts there. Evidently I misinterpreted your post and thought you wanted to change benzos. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by mattw84 on April 16, 2005, at 8:59:10
In reply to Re: ED_UK, question for you please, posted by chess on April 15, 2005, at 17:48:06
I too am trying to discontinue Xanax XR (3mg BID) I am into week 6-7 of this schedule and thus far no complications. Unlike numerous attempts before.
The plan adds valium because of it's extraordinarily long T to 1/2 plasma, of almost 300 hours in certain cases. Valium is ideal for withdrawal from this class of drugs as it does last so long. Hopefully avoiding adverse withdrawal side effects. I highly recommend the Ashton Manual -- Thus far it has been the only thing that has worked for me.
I would like to think I am knowledgable on the subject as I am a MS2 MD student. Yet it would seem that everything I have learned about GABA enhancing drugs has been false pro re experience.
Best of luck,
Feel free to contact me if you need any more advice. I may be slow to respond but hopefully I can offer some useful advice. Aside from that I hope you will read through or skim the Ashton Manual -- It is a very solid plan for benzo withdrawal, I highly recommend it.Best of luck.
Regards,
Matt
Posted by ed_uk on April 16, 2005, at 15:41:27
In reply to ED_UK, question for you please, posted by chess on April 15, 2005, at 14:22:21
Hi Chess!
LOL.... you don't need me now! Feel free to ask any more questions if you'd like to.
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on April 16, 2005, at 18:01:07
In reply to Re: ED_UK, question for you please » chess, posted by ed_uk on April 16, 2005, at 15:41:27
Glad to see you found the Board. Fondly, Phillipa
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