Suggest Ways To Wean Off Diazepam

Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015

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Question : Trying to taper diazepam - have had a couple of bad days with 100mg - can I safely go back to 60mg tomorrow? Email: YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Would probably try to taper slowly - 80 mg daily for 3-4 days then 60 mg for 3-4 days etc.

This needs to be done under the supervision of your own doctor however. Please call your doctor for specific instructions.

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (4 minutes later)

I have only been taking for about 8 weeks, but at quite high doses. I was advised to drop to 60mg and then 10mg lower every two days - does this seem too fast?

I do wonder if it's why I'm having problems!

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Seems a bit fast to me.

I would taper in 10 mg increments from here on out.

Again this has to be cleared by your own doctor.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (8 minutes later)

But please tell me I'm going to be OK - I feel such an idiot, and am worried sick!

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
I am sure you will be fine under the supervision of your doctor.

If you feel ill you must go to your local hospital for evaluation.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar