Posted by SLS on March 7, 2005, at 8:20:11
In reply to Re: NealMcCoy - Please read re. withdrawal from valium, posted by NealMcCoy on March 7, 2005, at 5:28:23
> Thanks for the feedback everyone!
I'm wondering if using a pro-GABAergic anticonvulsant might help. Something like Depakote or Neurontin.
Sorry to see you having such a hard time.
I don't know if you would have the same success I've had with it, but I use a very flexible dosing strategy to withdraw from SRIs and BZDs. I literally end up taking small amounts as a PRN throughout the day whenever the withdrawal symptoms appear. I end up needing less and less and less. Divide the pills into fractions. I like to take enough to last 6-8 hours until the withdrawal symptoms re-appear. Don't wait any more than 1/2 - 1 hour before dosing once they do. I end up just biting off small pieces of tablets several times a day as I approach the finish line.
This is a very basic overview. I have described in a bit more detail my strategy in other threads.
- Scott
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