Posted by Crazy Horse on April 26, 2006, at 9:57:02
In reply to Re: Maois.. Benzos » willyee, posted by valene on April 26, 2006, at 8:39:22
> Monte,
> So do you think that the EMSAM patch could help me in reducing my xanax? I hope so. I am taking 1.5, sometimes more per day and have been for over 20 years. I had a horrible time tapering down from 3mg. xanax. I am desperate for help since the benzo is depressing and tapering off it is *hell*.
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> So is it possible that if I went on the EMSAM patch I could get rid of the xanax? That would be a miracle, something to help my depression *and* anxiety. I wish I had never taken the first benzo. I was worried that EMSAM would be too stimulating?
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> Cheers,
> ValI wish i could say yes, but honestly i'm not sure, as i don't know that much about EMSAM. As i'm sure you are aware of, Robert is doing very well on EMSAM and has had a big reduction in anxiety...so it's very possible you could also. :) I agree with you about Benzos and yes they are hell to get off of, especially after 20 years like you and i. I taper my ativan very slowly about 1/2 mg. per 1 or 2 weeks, and i'm sure that it'll get harder now that i'm down to 2 mgs. daily. I'm excited to be off it..first time in 20 yrs! You can do it too..just real slow..but wait until the EMSAM kicks in. I wish you the best. :)
Monte
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