Posted by Shelley on January 8, 1999, at 20:24:02
In reply to Switching to something else first, posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 1999, at 18:24:25
> >I have the help of a good doc who is helping me to taper off over a period of months. She said "success" is more important than "time"...
> I agree, be patient. The other thing is, sometimes it's easier to taper a longer-acting medication, so sometimes it can help first to switch to an equivalent dose of something similar, but longer-acting, and then to taper that one.
> Good luck,
> Bob
Thanks Bob! I think that is the route we are taking. I'm using Restoril now for sleep and taking a little less Halcion about once a week. The nights I cut the Halcion are hell. But, my doc is very encouraging that we will "succeed." The withdrawal is frighhtening. I wish more people would share their tips on how to get through the weaning process alive!!
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