Quitting Valium Taper

[Bdediego]

I was on 1.5 mg total Xanax for one year then switched to 1mg clonopin for another year. I wanted to get off so I was switched to Valium and have been tapering. I am down to 1mg. Is it safe to stop? I  over tapering but I am terrified to have a seizure. Any help is appreciated!!!

[nursegirl6572]

You definitely need to consult your doctor about this.  My motto when it comes to benzo tapers is...the slower the better.  There is just NEVER a need to rush these things, especially if it decreases any symptoms you will have, or the risk of seizures.

Have a chat with your doc, and see what he/she says.  If your doc gives the green light to stop now, and you run into trouble with any side effects related to the w/d that are hard to tolerate, call your doctor ASAP!

Best of luck!

[TheLightSeeker]

Hi Bdediego!
Welcome to the forum.

Congratulations on your progress so far!
Now, even if 1mg sounds as a very small dose,
it would be safest to consult with your prescribing doctor,
before doing this.
I don't think anyone on this forum would advise you to just stop.
Should you be cleared by your Dr. to do so, I have found that
Valerian root tea had helped me in the past, when any prescribed
medication was out of the question.
This is something you can look into, for the future consideration,
as it might be an option as a "just in case" safe remedy.
Cheers,
Niko