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Posted by qbsbrown on April 20, 2009, at 18:35:12
I've attempted to come off benzos about 5 times and failed.
I finally did some research, and found that some meds help, like Trileptal and tegretol.
Took my first dose today of trileptal, and nothing short of a godsend, not going through severe withdrawal anymore.
all the studies that i read for trileptal and tegretol don't mention dosages for benzo withdrawal.
would 600mgs suffice for withdrawal, or should I look to something like 900-1200mgs?
I've taken trileptal before, and could tolerate 1200 fine.
they first thought it was BPII, but found out after over 5 years of benzo use, I was having tolerance and interdose withdrawals that were causing my symptoms.
thanks for your advice.
regards,
Brian
Posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2009, at 0:09:47
In reply to Trileptal for Benzo withdrawal, posted by qbsbrown on April 20, 2009, at 18:35:12
Brian trileptal? Ive taken 150 to augment ad's. No side effects. But it's so expensive. What does it do for anxiety? Help? Love Phillipa as trying to also wean as they the benzos now make me tired but still wired.
Posted by Sigismund on April 21, 2009, at 21:06:08
In reply to Trileptal for Benzo withdrawal, posted by qbsbrown on April 20, 2009, at 18:35:12
>Took my first dose today of trileptal, and nothing short of a godsend, not going through severe withdrawal anymore.
Very interesting.
Can you describe how it helped in a little more detail?
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2009, at 18:36:43
In reply to Re: Trileptal for Benzo withdrawal » qbsbrown, posted by Sigismund on April 21, 2009, at 21:06:08
Sigi looks like we're deserted. Love PJ
Posted by yxibow on April 23, 2009, at 0:15:11
In reply to Trileptal for Benzo withdrawal, posted by qbsbrown on April 20, 2009, at 18:35:12
> I've attempted to come off benzos about 5 times and failed.
>
> I finally did some research, and found that some meds help, like Trileptal and tegretol.
>
> Took my first dose today of trileptal, and nothing short of a godsend, not going through severe withdrawal anymore.Curious.... I haven't heard of this one way or the other but it is an AED so anything is possible I suppose.
> all the studies that i read for trileptal and tegretol don't mention dosages for benzo withdrawal.
>
> would 600mgs suffice for withdrawal, or should I look to something like 900-1200mgs?
>
> I've taken trileptal before, and could tolerate 1200 fine.I'd say...um...rather impressive amount...
As for cost, yes, its a newer medication but if you don't have to deal with Tegretol its just as well. The litany of side effects are much more pronounced than Trileptal.
-- Jay
Posted by sampieses on May 27, 2009, at 12:58:44
In reply to Trileptal for Benzo withdrawal, posted by qbsbrown on April 20, 2009, at 18:35:12
I'm certainly no expert; just reasonably experienced. Coming off benzo's should really be effected in a clinic/hospital: and there must be an element of healthy company and a meaningful interest to occupy you(job,hobby,whatever) when you're eventually discharged. I've no idea of what you've used, but if it's anything in the line Ativan, then going it alone is out like Chelsea Boots.
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