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How To Wean Off Valium Safely Without The Withdrawal Symptoms?

yes. I ve been taking 5 mg. of valium nightly for about 4-5 years for anxiety & to be able to sleep because i have interstitial cystitis. i hardly feel 5 mg. anymore. I want to get off it nightly so i can go back to using it occasionally for anxiety. how can i do that safely without withdrawal symptoms?
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

5years is a longtime and getting off it safely would be a difficult task. I will suggest you start by reducing the dose daily to 3/4tablet for 2weeks, then 1/2tablet for 2weeks, followed by 1/4tablet for 2weeks, and finally 1/4 every other day for two weeks and slowly get off it. If at any transition stage you get severe symptoms, please take the previous dose for an additional one week before attempting further reduction.

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How To Wean Off Valium Safely Without The Withdrawal Symptoms?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. 5years is a longtime and getting off it safely would be a difficult task. I will suggest you start by reducing the dose daily to 3/4tablet for 2weeks, then 1/2tablet for 2weeks, followed by 1/4tablet for 2weeks, and finally 1/4 every other day for two weeks and slowly get off it. If at any transition stage you get severe symptoms, please take the previous dose for an additional one week before attempting further reduction. I hope this helps. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.