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Is lowering my mother's daily Ativan dose by 25% every week while taking 5mg of diazepam every fourth day a safe and correct way to stop the medication and avoid scary benzo withdrawal symptoms?

Asked by Female, 52 · 7 days ago

Tapering medications like lorazepam (Ativan) requires a very gentle approach to keep her safe and comfortable. A 25% weekly reduction can sometimes be too rapid and may trigger uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Additionally, taking diazepam only every fourth day is not ideal, as diazepam works best when taken consistently to maintain stable levels in the body during a transition. The safest path is to work closely with her doctor to design a personalized, slower schedule?often reducing the dose by 5% to 10% every one to two weeks. Please consult her physician before making any adjustments.
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Is lowering my mother's daily Ativan dose by 25% every week while taking 5mg of diazepam every fourth day a safe and correct way to stop the medication and avoid scary benzo withdrawal symptoms?

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