Posted by mattw84 on April 16, 2005, at 2:12:12 [reposted on April 16, 2005, at 8:59:10 | original URL]
In reply to Re: ED_UK, question for you please, posted by chess on April 15, 2005, at 17:48:06
I too am trying to discontinue Xanax XR (3mg BID) I am into week 6-7 of this schedule and thus far no complications. Unlike numerous attempts before.
The plan adds valium because of it's extraordinarily long T to 1/2 plasma, of almost 300 hours in certain cases. Valium is ideal for withdrawal from this class of drugs as it does last so long. Hopefully avoiding adverse withdrawal side effects. I highly recommend the Ashton Manual -- Thus far it has been the only thing that has worked for me.
I would like to think I am knowledgable on the subject as I am a MS2 MD student. Yet it would seem that everything I have learned about GABA enhancing drugs has been false pro re experience.
Best of luck,
Feel free to contact me if you need any more advice. I may be slow to respond but hopefully I can offer some useful advice. Aside from that I hope you will read through or skim the Ashton Manual -- It is a very solid plan for benzo withdrawal, I highly recommend it.Best of luck.
Regards,
Matt
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