HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Taking Valium For Meniere's Disease. Can I Taper And Stop Medication?

Hi. I have been on 2.5mg of valium for 14 years due to Meniere s disease. It has completely healed me of the horrible attacks of dizziness . I have been free of attacks for the 14 years. I would like to be able to be free of taking it although it doe not bother me as far as I know. is it safe to slowly stop and how should I do it?
Tue, 19 Mar 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi , thanks for using healthcare magic

Valium has a long half life , up to 200 hrs. The half life is the time taken for the medication to reduce its concentration by half in the body.

Benzodiazepine should be tapered slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.It should be done along with your doctor.
In general your doctor may suggest reducing the dose to 2.25 mg for 2 to 3 weeks, then to 2 mg for the same time period, then to 1.75mg to 1.5 (both for 2 to 3 weeks). This would then be further reduced to 1.25mg- 1mg.
To obtain these doses you would have to speak to your pharmacist.

I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Beta-lactam


Loading Online Doctors....
Taking Valium For Meniere's Disease. Can I Taper And Stop Medication?

Hi , thanks for using healthcare magic Valium has a long half life , up to 200 hrs. The half life is the time taken for the medication to reduce its concentration by half in the body. Benzodiazepine should be tapered slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.It should be done along with your doctor. In general your doctor may suggest reducing the dose to 2.25 mg for 2 to 3 weeks, then to 2 mg for the same time period, then to 1.75mg to 1.5 (both for 2 to 3 weeks). This would then be further reduced to 1.25mg- 1mg. To obtain these doses you would have to speak to your pharmacist. I hope this helps