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Has anyone had problems getting off of Lorazapam?

I'm trying to ween off of it slowly, but I get anxious - not sure if it's just in my head or a physical thing?

Any help would be great!

Hi Good life,

I'm on clonazapam or klonopon generic name. Began taking at around the age of 32 when I got my first panic attack after a c-section and it really made a positive difference in my life at the time (4yrs after giving birth) My husband was very understanding and supportive. Then, we didn't know as much as we do about panic attacks and how it effects us like we do now. I'm slowly going off of it. It has been 16yrs now. It is best if you can get off of it depending on what your reaction is. EAch time in my life when I tried to go off of it, something major happened like going back into the work force after being an at home mom for 10 yrs. Then new jobs, and kids issues and son going into the military etc...
It is going to be difficult to go off of a drug you have been taking and you probably already have been told to taper off slowly.
You can't take this medication if you're pregnant so that may be a real incentive for you. I'd highly recommend the program even though I'm only on the 1st session. If one can go on in life without medication it is best IMO because you won't have to worry about the physical effects it is having on you and I'm still not sure about how much drug theraphy has to do with making money for pharmacutical companies while it helps us just deal with symtoms or if drugs really are needed in cases such as mine. If the program came into my life when I first had those panic attacks, would I have learned to work through my issues?
I am always looking for the easiest way out and my self worth has always been in question so taking klonopon was my answer for that time. Now I see it might not have had to be that way had the education been there.
The effects of going off of it were more anxiety than panic attacks because we know now that panic attacks are a symptom and won't kill us although it feels like we are dieing. Knowing others have been there and we are not wackos really helps!
Take it slow and try not to feel guilty. It will take time. But you are young and want to have a baby. It is so joyous to be pregnant and have a baby. We were made that way. One day at a time. Take care.

Thanks so much for your advice and sharing your experiences with me. I do want to have a baby soon, you're right, and that's why I have to get off the Lorazapam. I've been tapering off slowly, but I get anxious and uncomfortable. I'm working with the program too and hope that will help.

Again, I appreciate your responding!
Have a great one and good luck with the program!

Hi there good life, Right away your screen name says a lot of positive thinking I like that.
I took lorazapam for a whole year. I had panic attacks and really really bad anxiety. It really takes a lot of positive thinking to get out of it but you can do it.
I prayed a lot and learned a lot about Faith verses Fear.
Today I have been off of lorazapam for 12 days but you have to wean yourself off slowly.
I was taking 3 .5 pills a day sometimes 4.
When I decided to wean myself off of it. I would take half of a pill out for like a month or so till my body got use to that. I took the night one out first because I figured I would be sleeping and not notice.
Then when that worked I would take another half off.
I did that for like 5 months. Till I was taking half of a pill in the morning for like 2 months. then a fourth for about two weeks and then finally none.
Do not feel bad if you have to take the same dosage and then try again that will happen. Just keep trying.
The second day for me was a little hard but not bad.
Just keep telling yourself I am getting better and better everyday.
I noticed that during that time of the month either before or during or after it would get worse. This week is that for me and let me tell you I feel wonderful.
Take vitiams too that helps get your mind and body in gear too.
magnisum/calcium
a multivitiam for sure if you aren't taking anything.
We are getting better and better everyday.
I hope this helps and I hope you understand my writing.
I will say a prayer for you.
Lorazapam helped me but I didnt' want to take it forever.

TODAY'S ENCOURAGING WORD - 9/11/2008

The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?

--Psalm 27:1, NLT

Thanks swanees! It makes me feel better that I'm not alone! I was taking 4 a day and I'm down to 3 1/2 a day and that's going good, but I tried going down a little again, and I got really anxious. My anxiety really is affected by my "time of the month." I'm really anxious before, then a little during and I feel great about a week after and then it all starts again!

I try to be positive and that helps. I guess I'll just have to taper off slower - thanks again!

Hi the good life. How are you doing with the lorazapam? I still haven't taken it since Sept I am still doing great. I have my days like during that time of the month. I think part of it is too that menopause is trying to kick in. You are welcome to email me anytime you need to talk. It seems like with this it is harder to get back to people unless your really good at finding it. I am not good at it. hahaha.
Well Be Blessed and I pray you are doing better and better with each step you take.

Be carefull with anxiety and vitamin B while tapering Lozazapam. Vit B can hype up anxiety for Lorazepam addicts.

Tapering benzo's (like Lozazapam) help as well as side effects, coping skills etc etc is found at wwww.benzobuddies.orgs.

Hello Wally, I tried the web site you posted,
but didn't get anywhere.

I am trying to ween myself off Lorazepam for
insomnia and could use advice... I have been
taking half a pill, preceded by Melatonin and
Clonidine, after I take the Lorazepam for the
past two nights.

When do I go lower than half a pill? I've been
taking 1 mg. 2 hrs, before bedtime for 15 years.

Can you please check the website you posted for
errors, since I nothing happenes when I put it
in my browser. I tried it with and without the
s in org.

Thank you!

wow, i see that I am not the only one in this situation. I too am trying to "wean" myself off. However, i have not been very successful yet. But in the meantime I found a great website in which i can get my lorazepam at a great price. Check out Bestmedvalues.com.
I feel sometimes that i don't know if i am coming or going but i am really trying to make 2009 my year to take care of me.