ebs
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Never go cold turkey from benzo's, unless you're on a low dose. It can really **** you up. When I was on 50mg oxazepam once due to medical circumstances I tapered as slow as possible, going down 10mg every two weeks because it takes about two weeks for your brain to adjust. Took me over two months to come off, but with minimal withdrawal. I think it's incredibly stressful for the brain going cold turkey and it can cause longterm damage.
That said, it's better for the brain going back to this dose and then taper down. I'm currently using diazepam again for medical purposes and I notice that whenever I up the dosage my body gets used to it very quick and then I have to go back to my normal dose for at least two weeks for the higher dose to have effect again. It really sucks that these meds lose their effect so quickly because they can be a lifesaver in times of high stress.
Also, I notice that once you get used to these drugs, the effect it has when first starting will never be the same again. I suspect that protracted withdrawal can linger on for a very long time after discontinuation, even if you don't experience withdrawal symptoms.
That said, it's better for the brain going back to this dose and then taper down. I'm currently using diazepam again for medical purposes and I notice that whenever I up the dosage my body gets used to it very quick and then I have to go back to my normal dose for at least two weeks for the higher dose to have effect again. It really sucks that these meds lose their effect so quickly because they can be a lifesaver in times of high stress.
Also, I notice that once you get used to these drugs, the effect it has when first starting will never be the same again. I suspect that protracted withdrawal can linger on for a very long time after discontinuation, even if you don't experience withdrawal symptoms.
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