Posted by qbsbrown on March 6, 2006, at 7:30:12
In reply to Re: Experiences with Trileptal??????, posted by med_empowered on March 6, 2006, at 6:41:40
> 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)"
I hopefully agree. I am finding that if i take am and pm, i am dead tired by 5pm, so i wonder how i could alter the dosage there (im only on 300mgs)
"The primary use of an AED in benzo withdrawal is to prevent seizures and reduce withdrawal symptoms"
I'm not worried about seizures, seeing as i went cold turkey and didn't get any.
"my advice would be to keep the dose low (600-900) and do the taper very, very slowly"
Start trileptal at 600mgs? I have been tapering too slowly for my taste. I'm hoping that with trileptal, i could taper 2.5 mgs per week (im at 15mgs)
I appreciate the advice!
Regards,
Brian
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