Posted by TylerJ on March 16, 2006, at 9:34:22
In reply to Re: Doc decreases Traz while increasing Ativan » TylerJ, posted by yxibow on March 16, 2006, at 2:37:56
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> > Thanks Jay,
> > You're right, after 20 plus years, ativan isn't helping anymore, what we are trying to do is taper off the ativan which will take a LOOOOOng time. He thinks part of my insomnia is caused by reducing the Ativan too quickly . A week a go I was on 3 mgs. a day. But as of yesterday I went back up to 5-6 mgs. daily. Parnate takes care of my anxiety, so I don't feel i need the ativan for anxiety...However, I'm hooked on the ativan, and this is the main reason i still take it. Pdoc said when I'm off the ativan completely he will switch from Traz to Lunesta or Ambien. It's always something you know. :)
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> > Ty
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> I understand... don't blame yourself that you're "hooked" in the addictive sense.. its just that you've been on it a long time and unfortunately habituation has happened, for you, as in a number of people. A gradual taper, like 10% a week or something like that, or whatever your doctor is suggesting will eventually return you to square one in one piece rather than an insomniac. And then I hope you get some restful sleep from something more useful.
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> Tidings
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> Jay
>Yeah...Thank God I have a Great Pdoc. He even told me the other day "If it takes a year, it takes a year, we're not in a race here." I've heard others talk about how their Doc says, "Here's a prescription for 60 and that's all you're going to get. My doc really understands anxiety and how awful it can be.
Take care Jay.
Tyler
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