Oxazepam and Withdrawal: What Users Say

• kef...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2020

For Anxiety "Was prescribed oxazepam for mild anxiety, which became worse the more I took the drug. But I was totally unaware it was the drug actually making the problems worse. I have just started to try and slowly come off the drug after 6 months, and the withdrawals are horrendous! Be so very careful, people. Much love."

• Jud...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 21, 2018

For Anxiety "I am now 65 years old, and at the age of 16, I was prescribed Valium for anxiety. My doctor continued to increase the dosage and eventually put me on Serepax (oxazepam). I was addicted to both of these medications, and it took me at least 10 years to come off these, suffering huge withdrawals. When my daughter died in 2006 in a fire, I was offered tranquilizers, which I refused, knowing my addiction to them. I was later refused any compensation by the Melbourne Medical Board because I refused any medical help in the form of antidepressants. Be very careful, don't take any of these drugs because they might seem great at the time, but you will pay for it in the long run."

• Hiy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 2, 2019

For Anxiety "Absolutely worse when you hit tolerance after 4 years! As with all benzos, not worth it. I see all the good reviews and think I feel sorry for these people when they don't address the underlying issues and pop a pill that is ohhh so fantastic until one day, bang! It just won't work. I was prescribed these and never abused them. At my worst, I was taking a massive dose just for 4 hrs sleep. Please think twice or do research. Unfortunately, not much comes up about oxazepam, but the withdrawals are like any other benzo and hell."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2017

For Anxiety "Do not take this medication, it's highly addictive, and coming off it has caused my daughter to have 3 to 4 seizures a day, and she's never had one in her life before cutting back. This drug is evil and should not be prescribed so easily. I myself need to taper off and am terrified of the withdrawals after watching my daughter go through hell. Stay away from benzodiazepines because once you start you can't stop. No warnings are given before you start taking them. Evil drugs."