I am just getting over a bad case of acute bronchitis. My doc prescribed 1mg Lorazepam for anxiety and insomnia. Now, 1 month later I stopped taking it 2 days ago. Having withdrawal symptoms worst of which is extreme dry mouth. Chest is also achy and burning, which may be bronchitis. Should I go back on it and taper off? Last took just 1/4 of the 1mg but also added 3mg melotonin to sleep. Is that a good way to avoid withdrawal? I've slept 2 hrs in the last 2 days.
Off Lorazepam. Having withdrawal symptoms. Go back on?
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- 4 Feb 2012 by SonicEm
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- anxiety, insomnia, bronchitis, generalized anxiety disorder, lorazepam, withdrawal
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LaurieShay4 Feb 2012
It is always best to taper off the benzodiazepines such as lorazepam. Stopping abruptly can cause serious adverse reactions such as seizure. I would resume the lorazepam at 0.5mgs a day and taper by staying at 0.5mgs a day for at least a week than drop to 0.25mgs for another week before stopping.
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Thanks so much! I actually went back on last night to a bit more than .5, but will try that tonight. No withdrawal effects today. Doing much better, slept 7 hours but was so exhausted to begin with, after not having slept for 2 days. I also made a appointment to see a sleep disorder Dr for Tuesday. I do need to taper off! Those 2 days of withdrawal were pure hell.