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How To Withdraw Benzodiazepines Slowly Without Any Side Effects?

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Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2014
Question: I was recently "dropped" by my primary c. Dr. He was severely reprimanded for having me on high doses of benzodiazepines and refuses to write any more scrips for me.... He essentially threw me under the bus. I've been tapering myself very quickly and it's making me very sick. I do have Appts. with a psychiatrist and another PC Dr. but my scrips will run out before hand. I also have other medications that I take every day that are essential to my health. I can't believe that in this HUGE city, XXXXXXX NC it takes 2 months to get an appt. with anyone. I NEVER ran out of meds early had my dog eat my scrips, said facetiously, etc. I have a family to take care of and it pains me that I can't be a good mother wife etc. as I feel sick all the time. Other than going to an attorney.... The Dr. that dropped me didn't know I taped every single visit on my iPad with this Dr. For over a year, what can, should I do? Please... Thank you. Can you help get me an earlier appt. with a Dr. that will work with me on this problem? Price - NO LIMITATIONS. As you probably already know, MOST Dr.s don't like to "fix" other Dr.s mistakes, especially if it pertains to narcotics. I'm so sorry to bother you. XXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
consult psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
first of all which benzodiazepins you took and in what dose and for what purpose?
there must be any reason for starting high dose of benzodiazepins.

To quit high dose of benzodiazepins there is a gradual reduction of benzodiazepins is necessary.
First you consult a local psychiatrist.
For better management detail history and mental status examination is necessary.
if you not take benzodiazepin what kind of withdrawal features you experienced?

Thare are many medication available now a days to quit benzodiazepins like long acting benzodiazepins also antidepressant which has anti craving property.

Awaiting your response.

Thank you
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How To Withdraw Benzodiazepines Slowly Without Any Side Effects?

Brief Answer: consult psychiatrist Detailed Answer: Hi dear, first of all which benzodiazepins you took and in what dose and for what purpose? there must be any reason for starting high dose of benzodiazepins. To quit high dose of benzodiazepins there is a gradual reduction of benzodiazepins is necessary. First you consult a local psychiatrist. For better management detail history and mental status examination is necessary. if you not take benzodiazepin what kind of withdrawal features you experienced? Thare are many medication available now a days to quit benzodiazepins like long acting benzodiazepins also antidepressant which has anti craving property. Awaiting your response. Thank you