I have been taking ms contin for about 4 years which I have cut back on. Also doxepin for about a month which I quit abruptly, vistaril & alcohol. I went to the hospital, I could hardly walk & I have afib & my heart was pounding. They have me ativan iv & I got 60 tablets from the Dr then another refill. Back to the hospital a week ago & they said I was withdrawing from ativan & they sent me home with a script of 24 ativan. That was like putting a bandaid on me & saying bye. I have too many Dr's giving me too many things. I'm trying to get off them but tried too quickly. My concern now is the ativan. I have one 1 mg. left and wonder if the methocarbamol will help me calm down. I have insomnia & took a 3 mg lunesta last night & was up til 4 a.m. I appreciate any help I can get.
Does anyone know if methocarbamol can help with ativan withdrawals? Thank you?
Question posted by Freida p on 11 Jan 2016
Last updated on 17 January 2016 by Anonymous
I'm also wondering if a glass of beer would help or a vistaril?
3 Answers
Methocarbamol is just a muscle relaxant, it might help a little with spasms, they do have out patient treatment centers. Some have phone counseling. There is also narconon, like AA, but specifically address medication issues.
Freida; due to the side effect of the Methocarbamol it would be better to use small dose's of vistaril for the withdrals of the ativan for now and check with the doctor that gave you the 60 your going to have to get this under control your heart is telling you that. TRY and just get everything form one doctor. and one pharmacy so they can help you not over use these medications, All the Methocarbamol well do is cause more side effects then relief from the ativan. Best of luck. hope you can get some medical help soon you just have to many of the same type medications.
Thanks Chuck for your advice. I used to be able to get everything from 1 Dr. but now they have people going to this Dr for 1 thing & another Dr for something else. Too many Dr's. I am starting to calm down a bit. The drug interaction check on this site has really helped too. Thanks again.
Hi, the Methocarbamal will help with some of the withdrawal symptoms, such as cramps and to some degree pain, but not with anything else. Methocarbamol also has some mild interaction symptoms with Ativan, such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. I wouldn't advise drinking any alcohol when withdrawing from Benzodiazepines, there is a serious interaction risk between the 2. And with your heart condition put in to the mix, it really isn't a good idea. Vistaril will help with the anxiety, but it has the same interaction risk with Methocarbamol as it does with Ativan. I understand you didn't feel very supportive by the hospital, but i would urge you to seek professional help again with a tapering plan. This will mean taking Ativan again and reducing gradually, possibly with a more suitable medical intervention plan...
Thank you Delia. I just got back from the same hospital. I was having another withdrawal. I explained to the Dr what was going on & he sent me home with a prescription for enough librium 25 mg. 3 x day for 5 days. My PCP doesn't prescribe benzodiazipines so guess I have to find a detox place? I love alone with my 65 lb dog with noone to take care of her. Hope I can find something outpatient quick. This is scarey!
Hi, i'm glad they gave you that prescription, the Librium will be a big help. That would have been top of my list. This will get you over the physical dependency, and then yes, if you can get in to a treatment center or get some counselling or rehabilitation this will help with any long term psychological dependence and help you develop life skills and positivity and motivation...
Thank you Delila for the answer. I took the librium & had horrible nightmares & woke up in sweats & again a horrible migrane. Hope I can find the right Dr in time to help me before these tablets are gone. My PCP Dr doesn't prescribe benzodiazipines nor does my shrink. Want off this horrible ride.
Hi, unfortunately it won't be an easy process coming off the Ativan... did you take the Librium INSTEAD of the Ativan? If you are experiencing such severe symptoms then you need a higher dose of the LIbrium
Or maybe taking the vistaril which well make the Librium stronger so you can strech them out and try to get off of the benzo's just a sugestion all my best thanks for the great input Delila. just worried she is going to run out of any benzo's fast if she uses more and hydroxizine aka Vistaril is what is given to intensify other medications and also nerves. all my best. please be careful.CHUCK1957
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