Benzodiazepines Questions (Page 2)

Teva clonazepam wafers vs pills?

I was put on Teva Klonopin 2 years ago for anxiety, agoraphobia and insomnia. The Teva 1mg worked WONDERS. No side effects, I got a good job and slept great. Any panic I got I could settle down on my own. They stopped making the Teva brand pill... they switched it to Actavis which made me so sick I... read more

Why did I test positive for benzodiazepines in my drug test?

I am currently on Cryselle (birth control), levalbuterol (inhaler) as needed, I take melatonin to help me sleep (has a Stevia extract), I take one a day women's vitamins, and a temporary UTI drug (Bactrim). I am currently in school to become an MA and have never used any sort or anti anxiety or... read more

Clonazepam/lorazepam (benzodiazepines) induced libido loss and persistent sexual dysfunction?

I am a 32 male. I was using clonazepam for 3 months. Dose was 0.75mg daily. (occasionally added lorazepam 2 mg.) Stopped using both the pills after 3 months of total use. I have lost my libido completely since the last week of usage. Its been 14 months now, since I stopped the medicines, but my... read more

Switching to a new benzodiazepine?

I’ve been around the block once or twice although I’m only 24 I’ve been on klonopin for years. I would like to know what my best option would be other than the main 4 benzos.

Benzodiazepines, Klonopin?

I’m taking 3 0.5mg pills a day. How do you ask your doctor to increase the dose? My preference is taking 3, 1 mg daily or at best 1mg in the morning and 0.5mg two more times a day. I have the worst panic attacks in the mornings. They literally wake me up between 4AM - 6AM. I believe the doctor s... read more

Switch from 1mg 3x daily of Klonopin to Xanax XR?

Hey everyone! unfortunately I have been prescribed Benzodiazepines since 2010. Today my doc called, and I explained to her im not doing so well and feeling anxious having panic attacks in between doses. So I told her Xanax IR and Klonopin have been the only ones that worked. I then asked her about... read more

Benzodiazepine withdrawal - i’ve been on benzos for the last few months. How do I taper?

I've been on benzos for panic attacks that I’ve been having constantly. My doctor put me on half a milligram of Ativan about 4 months ago, which I took on and off for a few months. At a certain point, 1/2 mg wasn’t doing the trick so my doctor told me to go up to 1mg as needed, and I took that for a... read more

Does mirtazapine belong to the benzodiazepines family?

Benzodiazepine - I tapered off klonopin and was off of it for a little more than 3 weeks. One night?

... just couldn't take the muscle pain and took 1mg before bed. This was taken 5 nights ago. Not feeling that good now. How badly did I set myself back

Are lorazepam tv/1 same benzodiazepine strength?

I would like to know if a lorazepam tv/1 is equal to a Xanax.1

Medications and Fall Prevention

I'm taking 2 benzodiazapines. Is it safe?

I'm bipolar and I have anxiety. I'm very bothered that I'm taking two benzodiazapines. One is clonazepam and the other is alprazolam.

Benzodiazepine - Took 1 10 mg Valium after last dose of Klonopin taper?

I've been off Klonopin 11 weeks now after taper. Took one 10mg tablet Valium for muscle pain this morning. Will I restart acute withdrawal? Just curious. I think I'm okay, but just scared.

How and where is there help for long term effects?

I always felt "off". "a little crazy", "mental" and until... last night, I had no idea it could be my past addiction to benzos. Almost every pill known, I've been prescribed. I have been benzo free since 2016 and I'm honestly shocked and feeling something else, dunno what tho. Anybody ???