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What Causes Tinnitus While Weaning Off Of Temazepam?
Posted on
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Tue, 16 May 2017
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Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I have a couple pieces of advice for you.
First, a benzodiazepine taper needs to be done under the careful supervision of a doctor -- you should not do this yourself -- as tapering incorrectly can cause seizures, coma, and death. You need to slow down the taper -- you should not be noticing side effects.
Typically a taper involves decreasing the dose by 10% every month or less. Please consult with a doctor in-person about this.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I have a couple pieces of advice for you.
First, a benzodiazepine taper needs to be done under the careful supervision of a doctor -- you should not do this yourself -- as tapering incorrectly can cause seizures, coma, and death. You need to slow down the taper -- you should not be noticing side effects.
Typically a taper involves decreasing the dose by 10% every month or less. Please consult with a doctor in-person about this.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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