Drug withdrawal

[annarose20]

I have been on Lorazepam  0.5 mg for one year and afraid to come off it, I only take one pill a day but desperately want to stop but afraid of withdrawal and I can't sleep when I stop taking the drug for one day. Also suffer from anxiety and don't sleep well. Please, can someone give me advice.  Thanks

[Rich99]

Another option is to switch to an equivalent (acting) dose of valium (think thats about 5 mg valium)  which has a longer half-life and taper from there.   Best wishes and good luck.

[LeaAnn807]

Yes....definitely talk with your doctor!  Don't take a risk with cold turkey on that kind of medicine..even at a low dose!

[avisg]

you have to go to your doctor and have then work you out a taper plan you have been on a small amount but you have been on it for a year .There are real risks if you don't do it without proper taper plan.