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What Causes Insomnia After Withdrawing From Phenergan?
i have been on 10mg phenergan for about 10 years - i want to wean off - should i do it cold turkey?? i am cutting down slowly - but having problems sleeping now. Should i just keep getting lower and then off?? i started on it for hayfever, then severe eczema, now i am in control of my symptoms and want to get off it
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Phenergan is antipsychotic drug.
It will definitely cause withdrawal symptoms like insomnia if you stop it suddenly.
So better to gradually (over 2-3 months) taper down it to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Phenergan is antipsychotic drug.
It will definitely cause withdrawal symptoms like insomnia if you stop it suddenly.
So better to gradually (over 2-3 months) taper down it to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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