Posted by Christ_empowered on October 29, 2016, at 13:45:53
In reply to Re: About Ativan, posted by rjlockhart37 on October 29, 2016, at 11:53:55
Ativan does have withdrawal effects if its discontinued after long term use. The longer the use, the higher the daily dose, the more difficult the taper (and these sorts of meds --need-- to be tapered, not abruptly discontinued).
One approach is to prescribe an equivalent dose of Valium and taper off that. That often reduces discomfort during the taper.
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