Posted by Hugh on July 29, 2013, at 15:04:13
In reply to ativan, posted by joef on July 29, 2013, at 13:28:58
Yes, shortness of breath is a possible symptom of benzo withdrawal, but it might be a good idea to see your doctor to make sure it's not something else. I took Ativan for three years. It took me four months to taper off benzos. I did a crossover to Valium halfway through the taper. Each time I'd cut my dose, I'd start to feel withdrawal symptoms after two or three days. You did a 25% cut, which is pretty steep. It would be better to taper at a slower rate. BenzoBuddies.org has lots of advice on tapering.
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