Posted by blueberry on June 7, 2006, at 17:21:17
In reply to What Do You Do If On Benzos Over 30yrs Doc Says, posted by Phillipa on June 7, 2006, at 13:32:49
That's insane. If that is what is going to happen, you definitely need a new doc before your supply runs out.
I don't care what drug it is...benzo, antidepressant, mood stabilizer, whatever...30 years is a very long time. You can't undo 30 years in a slow taper of weeks or even months.
Docs are so ignorant sometimes. You want to talk about pysical dependence, horrific withdrawals, and permanent brain re-wiring, try an antipsychotic for a few years. It will make the physical dependence problems of benzos seem like candy in comparison.
Just economically speaking, benzos are dirt cheap. An antipsychotic is going to cost you about $6 to $10 a day.
I don't understand why he would want to change the valium. Certainly not out of conern for your wellbeing.
> What do you do if you've been on benzos for over 30 yrs and the doc won't fill the Rx anymore wants antipsychotics instead and I'm not psychotic what of the withdrawal .Anyone know of a doc in Charlotte NC that prescribes Benzos? Oh I've never abused them always took less than prescribed. Thanks Love Phillipa
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