Posted by saint james on February 26, 2000, at 22:00:04
In reply to Benzo Addiction, posted by Rick on February 26, 2000, at 16:23:50
> Hi all,
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> I would like to ask a question concerning Ativan. I just started on Remeron and Paxil about 2 weeks ago, and as I understand, Paxil is responsible for increasing my anxiety during the start-up phase. For this added joy, I use Ativan as a PRN, 0.5mg, usually 2x but sometimes 3x a day.
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> I just wondered what the risks are of becoming addicted to this drug, at what point should I stop taking it? Also, is there any advantage to using 2 different prn's such as switching back and forth between Ativan and Klonopin? I have taken both and they both seem to work well for me.
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> Thanks in advance for any insight.
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> RICKJames here....
For a few weeks (3-4), every day at this dose you should have no problem. It would be best to taper dose down over 1 week when you stop. Then if you take Atavin once or twice a week there is no real problem w/ addiction. Don't switch and I would stick with Atavin.
james
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