Hi everyone,been taking meprobamate on prescription,for over 20 yrs.2 weeks ago my dr told me that I need to withdraw from it,has anyone experieced withdrawing from this drug,ive cut half a tablet in 10 days, every bone in my body has aches and pains, is this a symptom of withdrawal. Does anyone have any advice please im seeing my dr in 2 weeks and ive got to be down to 2 tablets a day 400mg from 3.any advice welcome.
Meprobamate withdrawal?
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- 1 Aug 2016 by shaxxa
- Updated
- 20 January 2017
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- meprobamate, withdrawal, tablet, drug
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DzooBaby
1 Aug 2016
Sudden withdrawal of the drug after prolonged use may cause recurrence of pre-existing symptoms such as anxiety, anorexia, insomnia, or withdrawal reactions such as vomiting, loss of control of body movement, tremors, muscle twitching, confusional states, hallucinatons, and rarely, convulsive seizures. Such seizures are more likely to occur in persons with central nervous system damage or pre-existent or latent convulsive disorders. Onset of withdrawal symptoms occurs usually within 12 to 48 hours after discontinuation of Meprobamate; symptoms usually cease within the next 12 to 48 hours. The aches and increased pain you are describing is likely due to lowered concentration of the drug in your body. Since you are tapering, you shouldnt get full blown withdrawals right away if at all. If you are trying to taper from 3 tabs a day to 2, I would cut the third tablet into quarters using a pill cutter, and cut down now from half a pill to a quarter. There is also a 200mg tablet and it might be helpful to have the smaller mg tablet to help you cut back. Tapering is not easy especially when you are in pain and have been on the drug a long time. Why are they wanting you to cut down now after so many years?
Further Information
- Meprobamate Information for Consumers
- Meprobamate Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Meprobamate (detailed)
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Thank you for answering thats a big help to me.I live in uk and the licence is being withdrawn for this drug here.it will shortly no longer be available.my dr has given me 2mg of diazapam to help if I need it,ive so far taken 1,as I have taken this in the past and had a hard time coming off it,im trying my best to just get through this without diazapam.meprobamate changed my life I was agraphobic now I can go out,im scared of going back to how I was with the panic attacks ive never taken more than the prescribed dose ever.ive always been fine on it in on fluoxetine as well 10 mg a day.
I really wish our governments would stay out of doctor patient relationships! It is sad that this is something that works for you and now they have to stop it! Just try to taper slowly and it shouldnt be too bad. Do they still have carisoprodol (Soma) in the UK? Carisoprodol breaks down into meprobamate so is a similar drug. If that is still available it might be an option to try. Ask your doc about it
Thank you I will definitely ask him next time I see him.im hanging in there its hard but hopefully it can only get better,so far im having flu like pains in my joints aching all over,sweating,and bouts of anxiety.I think its going to be like this till its all out of my system,theres a lack of information online from people who have withdrawn from this drug, so hopefully my experience may benefit someone else in future.I will keep updating
I have been on Meprobamate 200 mg since 1970. I have been Been cutting back from 4 tabs day down to 2 tabs. day. I have been feeling ok no big issues yet! My Dr. is encouraging that I get off the drug. This has been a very Big help in my Panic disorder and Gen. axnxiety. Does help me sleep better. I also take a anti-depressant which really helped my Panic disorder for many years now. If you are trying to come off Meprobamate remember to ask your Dr. about my anti-depressent called Brand is Tofranil or generic Imprimine not sure of the spelling. I really believe that Tofranil is helping me with no withdrawal symptoms. I take 125-150 mgs. per night at bed time. it is the oldest Anti-Depressant ever made. It was proven to control Panic attacks! Give it a try. If anyone wants to ask any questions please do so! I still have two more Meprobamate tabs to go but I'am determined to get off this drug! Good Luck!