Posted by med_empowered on March 6, 2006, at 6:41:40
In reply to Experiences with Trileptal??????, posted by qbsbrown on March 6, 2006, at 2:36:50
hi! using an AED for benzo-withdrawal is a good idea. Trileptal is usually dosed 2X daily; some docs do it evenly, others do a heavier dose at night (ex: 150AM 450PM). The primary use of an AED in benzo withdrawal is to prevent seizures and reduce withdrawal symptoms; my advice would be to keep the dose low (600-900) and do the taper very, very slowly. Personally, I found 1200mgs/day too heavy to deal with. Also, Valium tapers are pretty ideal, since the half-life and strengths are easier to work with than other benzos (ex: xanax, klonopin) which makes the withdrawal process a bit easier anyway.
GOod luck!
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