Stopping ativan, anxious

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Registered: 06-13-2006
Stopping ativan, anxious
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Thu, 07-13-2006 - 2:14pm

I've been on the paxil for 4 weeks and have also taken ativan every day since I started. I'm feeling pretty good now and I want to stop taking the ativan. Today is the first day without it and I'm a bit anxious and a little nauseated. Has anyone else had to wean off ativan? I wasn't sure if it had withdrawls or not. I don't know if I will actually make it all day without taking one. Wish me luck!

Candace

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 07-13-2006 - 2:43pm
I have gone off xanax & klonopin in the past. Someday's seem to work out better than others, Candace. Also, if you're stressed this might not be the right time. Did you discuss this with the dr? Can you break your pill in half? Maybe a couple of days on just a half pill may make things better. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan




 

 


 



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Registered: 05-27-2003
Thu, 07-13-2006 - 5:15pm

hey candance, so glad to hear your still doing well:) a month on one atavian shouldn't give you too much trouble weening off of it...i worked with alot of people who took it for years and got off of it, so I know you can do it, especially if you are feeling bettter:)


hang in there and keep us updated


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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 07-13-2006 - 7:05pm

I don't think you'll have a problem stopping it, but you might just still need it.

Sheri Ann