- rationing your meds 28th June 2006
... recently, ive been trying to buy large amounts of meds ( valium ) all at once rather than needing to go out to buy...
... anxiety. i dont particularly want to be prescribed valium (expecially after the problems ive had with it) but ... health problems (which i had BEFORE i started using valium ).
i am going to try to seek out some proper help...
- help needed with ativan withdrawal 26th June 2006
... powerful drug and 1.5mgs is equal to about 15mgs of valium .
i took ativan for 7 years and recently completed ... a 5 month taper off 3 mgs ativan using valium because of its long half life. i was not able to ... withdrawal symptoms get too bad, i suggest you switch to valium which is much smoother to taper from. good luck
...
... withdrawal using a water taper. I did not cross over to Valium . I reduced the am dose VERY gradually and then worked...
... taper method where i am tapering off of xanax, onto valium and then doing a slow valium taper. So far its going ... night. then the next 2 weeks i will start cutting the valium . It is a very slow comfortable taper so far. I know ... it will get harder the lower the valium dose, but you don't cut the dose until you are ready...
... taking a total of 1mg per day which is equal to 10mg of Valium and that was back in 2/05. I am now down to 0.03mg ... Ativan equal to .3mg Valium . A very small amount! BUT I will tell you that I ... and in different ways.
Crossing over to Valium usually recommended because it has a longer half life...
... faster. it only took me 5 months to taper from 30mgs valium . if you are VERY determined and can handle some discomfort...
... total of 1.5 mg Ativan daily, that is equal to 15 mgs Valium ...Discontuing abruptly can cause seizures. Ativan...
- Tapering Off Xanax Safely 26th June 2006
... Ashton taper and am down to 0.5 mg at night. I am on valium now which is tapered slowly. It stays in your body...
... benzo free today after tapering off 4mgs ativan using valium . i have been on different benzos (klonopin, xanax ... while i had a difficult time during the crossover to valium , once my body got used to the difference in drugs ... you are determined and can tolerate some discomfort, valium is the only way to go. it only took me 5 months to ... taper off the 30mgs valium .
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... benzo free today after tapering off 4mgs ativan using valium . i have been on different benzos (klonopin, xanax ... while i had a difficult time during the crossover to valium , once my body got used to the difference in drugs ... you are determined and can tolerate some discomfort, valium is the only way to go. it only took me 5 months to ... taper off the 30mgs valium .
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Well, I finally found a center that offers ... Xanax......I have heard alot of horror stories about Valium being used in this process but I guess everyone is...
... with - so I went back down to Tijuana and bought 20mg Valium s and started using those to taper with.. I slowly ... the landing was a little more gentle than even the Valium ..
So I went from Xanax->Klonopin->Valium->Kava and...
- Drug abuse and mental health issues - help! 22nd June 2006
... came in contact with a regular source of Diazapam ( valium ). At the time this felt like a blessing because my ... was a mess with all the uppers i'd being doing and valium just made me feel relaxed, in control and a lot sharper ... take in the info.
So, from that i got quite a bad valium habit but to get it i needed to go to dealers who ... one day when i was feeling like **** and couldnt get valium i accepted and bought some herion. i was still about ... 18 at the time. I used herion and valium fairly regularly for about 6 months until my source ... time) etc. In the last six months ive started using valium regularly again but this has allowed me to stop taking ... all other drugs including cannibis. Because valium makes me feel normal i dont feel the need to take ... else.
The main problem now is that when i dont have valium i find it impossible to function at all. Im too paraniod ... the only time i make a good impression is when im on valium (i only need to take like 5-10mils in the morning...
... been soo supressed for so very long that without the valium it find it very hard to function.thus the need for...
... VERY proud of yourself for weaning down to just the valium , and don't start taking other things. Keep posting...
... professionals only, not normal doctors. Stop scoring your valium from people on the street. They are the people that ... drugs in your life. Its hard but you have to wake up! Valium is only a short term fix you can't depend on it. It...
... effect. I understand the comments that i shouldnt need valium ever day to make me feel normal, but obviously these ... long term mental health issues then i think maybe valium is the most appropriate medication for me anyway. ... proud that ive got myself down to just a couple of valium a day but a lot of my freinds see that as being a ... frustrated and just went out on the street to get some valium and make myself feel better.
anyway, thanks for taking...
... said "I understand the comments that i shouldnt need valium ever day to make me feel normal, but obviously these ... long term mental health issues then i think maybe valium is the most appropriate medication for me anyway....
... scary thought, I'm sure, to think of life w/out the valium . But I think the bottom line is to seek out another...
... bit of security and for you,that has always been the valium .you really really DO need to try to live your life ... and that cannot be done if you are still using the valium as a crutch.
you do need to seek out a professional ... into your already present depression.getting off the valium slowly while you are tapering onto the anti Ds would ... ideal situation as it will kind of be replacing the valium with a good chemical balance and that will help you ...
i really do hope you can see the need to get the valium out of your life for good.when you see that new mental ... health doc,discuss just how the valium made you feel and what it actually offered you,or ... would be able to offer you a bit of help without the valium .who knows but all of those docs really do understand...
...
Moomoo
just to point out I DID stop taking valium (and all other chems including canabis) for a three...
... but thats just beacause i have a decent supply of valium sitting in the house i know i can fall back on. im ... anxiety struggling to push through - its like the valium anesthetises it so it doesnt really bother me. hopeful...
... mentioned that other mental health patients sometimes take valium and have it rxed for them?you see,THIS is the reason ... why you would never be able to just take the valium on a regular Rxed basis from any doc.you just cannot...
... yourself?
im not sure i agree that i just cant control valium . i think if i was on a low, steady dose on prescription...
... paranoia and stress. Is all you REALLY taking is valium ? Because just mentioning heroin to make this all...
... just to point out I DID stop taking valium (and all other chems including canabis) for a three...
... 20. this left me so paraniod that i started using valium to make myself feel normal again. i only tried heroin ... because i was feeling awful one day and couldnt get any valium , so i just accepted the heroin i was offered becuase ... i only tend to use occasionally when i cant get valium and even thats only started over the last few months ... treatment so for the next month im going to drop to 1 valium a day (when my last 10 run out - then stop completely...
- need advice 21st June 2006
... Alot of people here have gotten some help stopping valium with the Dr Heather Ashtons taper I believe you can ... support you need here. I would definatly taper off the valium slowly but I do believe that the valium has a longer ... off xanax, klonopin and other benzo they are given Valium to help them with that since it lasts longer so you...
... stronger.I did get the klonopin filled but not the valium since I have some left and a refill on that.I was ... going to get the new valium script filled but I will talk to the doctor in two...
- How do I help an alcoholic and drug addict ? 14th June 2006
... problem with my ex-boyfriend-addicted to both percocet valium and alcohol-we went back and forth for 4 years(it...
... problem with my ex-boyfriend-addicted to both percocet valium and alcohol-we went back and forth for 4 years(it...
- Vicodin/alchohol and Liver Failure 5th June 2006
... from your doctor. My ex-boyfriend took vicodin and valium daily and drank excessively (12 - 20 beers at day...
- Benzo's 16 years...withdrawal symptoms ? 28th May 2006
... zodiazepene withdrawal. i am currently coming off of 50 mg. valium . i was at over 100. i am tapering by 10 mg. every...
... now, hearing your story of getting off of 100 mg of valium ......that is allot....and that is a long road for...
... regularly for 10 years. You taper off of xanax onto valium and then cut in slow increments. So far so good. ... am so looking forward to being off of xanax (and valium ). Take care and keep the faith.
Donna...
... I am, but is there anyone that did it without the valium ? I am already passed the "dangerous point" I hope...
- Tussionex use 27th May 2006
... Vicodin HP). Some days I take 5. I also take benzo's - valium , about 20 mg daily, sometimes 30 mg.
Edited to ... week 6, 1 a day by week 9 and then jump.
As for the valium , I can't quit them anytime soon nor without my doctor...
- Butalbital Dependence??? 25th May 2006
... Benzo for a Barb for a taper although usually they use valium or klonopin. This is all what I've read, I am no...
... you're right, klonopin or valium is the drug to taper with-definitely not xanax! it ... getting worse!). i then found a dr. to switch me to valium . i am now tapering from that slowly, but i am tapering...
- I want to get off Paxil....need help 23rd May 2006
... to readjust without the drug. i'm tapering off of valium . the zaps are normal(i get them in my brain and up...
- Help I Need To Get Off Xanax!!!! 21st May 2006
... On page 4 of this board there is a posting Dr gave valium for Heather Ashton tapper. Alot of good advice on...
... experience. 4mg. per day of xanax is equal to 80mg. of valium ! you need to switch over to a longer-acting benzo ... (preferably valium ) so that you can taper down. it is almost impossible ... long enough for you to be able to taper smoothly. valium has a much longer half-life, so it stays in the body ... longer. this enables you to taper off of the valium and not suffer such bad withdrawals. i am currently ... on valium from oxazepam(another very short-acting benzo). please ... of. to give you hope, i am doing much better on the valium . now that i have stabalized on the valium(meaning ... doable. i went cold turkey from 200+ mg. oxaz(100mg. valium equivalent) for 5-6 days but i had to reinstate due ... will not get these symtoms with a slow taper from valium , i promise). i didn't even know it was a benzo. i...
... that you, as of yesterday at least, are on both the valium and the oxa, then you will slowly taper off the oxy...
... amount. i was on 180-200 mg. oxazepam a day(90-100 mg. valium equivalent) i started out with replacing 10mg.oxaz ... every 4 days to give my body time to get used to the valium . also, when i went c/t from the oxaz, i reinstated...
... nurses of different drs. to find out if they will do a valium taper. this is if worse comes to worse. your last ... way if you keep looking. definitely ask him for the valium first, then the klonopin. tell him you need his help...
... not take the withdrawals, did the Ashton taper with Valium , did not succeed, then did a Klonopin taper and am ... personally did better with a Klonopin taper than with Valium . Valium made me sick and I seemed to get tolerant...
... you can get off the xanax first with a klonopin or valium taper. then do the paxil later, if you are already ... make sure he transfers you to a dose of klonopin or valium that is equal to the xanax. the dosage table you will...
... the equivalent dose of 2 mgs a day of xanax is to valium or klonopin? ill look back in the manual but i remember...
... manual and it appears that 2 mgs of xanax=40 mg of valium but there is no info on klonopin and its eqivalent ... cut it in half but then i dont know how much of the valium i'd need during the taper....
... Doctors typically will give up Klonopin faster than Valium as Valium is known as a feel good drug of abuse. Water ... bumps in the road. If your doc will not source you Valium or Klonopin then keep looking until you find one that...
... t buy into all the horrors. once you stabilize on valium /klonopin, you will taper slowly, and you'll be okay ... endless, doesn't it?). yes, my dr. is prescribing me valium and oxazepam right now. i have crossed over to the ... valium , and i am now tapering the oxazepam at 10mg every ... 7 days, while staying on the same dose of valium . i had a very easy crossover, and so far my withdrawals...
... maybe trying a less agressive benzo like librium or valium or something someone here might have suggested,but...
... went to the dr, I asked him if I could get xanax and valium so I could try the Ashton plan. He only gave me 30 ... valium, which equals probably 10 xanax. The valium had no effect on me - I guess because I am used to...
... well that he will not transfer me to say klon. or valium or do an ashton taper with the xanax and one of the ... when you said your doc would only give you 30mg of valium , im sure if this doc of mine agrees to either a totally...
... went to the dr, I asked him if I could get xanax and valium so I could try the Ashton plan. He only gave me 30 ... valium, which equals probably 10 xanax. The valium had no effect on me - I guess because I am used to ... so easy with the prescription pad, he may write you valium to taper with. Print out the Ashton Manual and take...
... you gonna ask him to do it like the ashton says with valium incorporated as well? a total switch over to say val ... he'll go for the ashton method, even if he wont use valium and puts me on klon instead with the xanax that would...
... but I've never tried that. I might recommend the valium over the klon just from what I've heard. I can get...
- Coming off methadone w/hydro..Ugghh 17th May 2006
... of w/d. I am using hydro, but wish like hell I had valium too. God maybe then I could sleep for more than 20...
- Please help with advice ~ want to get off meds soooooon!! 7th May 2006
... benzodiazepene. 1mg. of klonopin is equal to 20mg valium ! soma is a remake of a tranquiliser from the late ... tapering off of 120mg. oxazepam, which is equal to 60mg. valium . i am tapering slowly. i went cold turkey for five...
... within 2 weeks! quite a few people switch over to valium and taper from there to come off the ambien. klonopin ... has a very short half-life compared to valium . i crossed over to the valium, taking a small amount ... of valium , while reducing the oxazepam at the same time. every ... another switch. once i am completely crossed over to valium , i will start reducing the dosages. i researched the ... to go a week. the reason i chose to cross over to valium is because it has a very long half-life, so i don ... hours. and the half-life of klonopin is 18-50 hours( valium half-life, 36-200hrs). most people try to reduce at...
... am thinking of asking him to write me a script for Valium to use to help taper off of the Klonopin. I was on ... Valium before the Klonopin. Does Klonopin come in a .5 mg...
... need to know. .5mg of klonopin is equal to 10mg. of valium . if you break that in half, your are dropping by 5mg ... . valium equivalent, and that is a big drop. so you take anywhere ... plus soma. this is the equivalent of 10-20mg. of valium per night, not including the soma. you definitely ... Ashton Manual) before you go to your dr. and ask for valium . a little self-knowledge will go a long way to getting ... prepared and explain to your dr. why you think the valium taper would be best. since valium has a much longer...
... Strong stuff. I had no idea it was stronger than valium by far. I thought that klonopin was a drug they gave...
... help me to know what to say to the PM doctor about Valium this Tuesday. I am wondering what he was thinking ... about 2 years. I started with 0.25 Xanax prn and then Valium 10 mg 1/2 to 1 tablet nightly at night. The doctor...
... according to how you feel. if your dr. agrees to the valium taper, and offers you other meds to take along with...
... possible and I will talk with the PM doctor about some Valium to help with the process. I thank you and the others...
... in the first place.
Anyway, I thought using the Valium taper with the Klonopin was a good idea, but my pharmacist ... of a pill. Would that be equal to about 2.5 mg of Valium ? That was my deduction, but please check me out. At ... point, how hard would it be to go cold off of 2.5 Valium ? Now, what about Ambien? Is that a "better" benzo...
- OxyContin and Suicidal Thinking 3rd May 2006
... mistake on your part. I can take things like Xanax and Valium and walk away from them. I don't feel the need to...
- Hydro habit - STOPPING, Please help/read/post. W/D info 1st May 2006
... you use to treat the symptoms, however I found that valium and ambien, both of which were given to me by my md ... the wd symptoms and they helped tremendousely. The valium helped with restless legs and helped me sleep a lot...
- Coming off of Clonazepam...OMG!!!!! 25th April 2006
... each type of benzodiazepine. If you can switch to Valium , the longest half life benzodiazine, and then do a...
... the valium advice is really good. Especially because it's half ... Klonopin.) But 0.5mg of Klonopin is equal to 10mg of Valium , it's that potent! So coming staight of that is a ... magor drop and so the other good thing about the valium taper is that there are 2mg valium doses and so you...
- Day 3 - Don't want to off myself yet! 24th April 2006
... starting to tic me off! I have maxed out on the xanax and valium , so I figured I'd post and maybe that would help relax...
- Day 2 Detox from Pain Meds 23rd April 2006
... go home after only 10 minutes. I have been taking valium 5 mg that my doctor gave me for restless legs, he...
... Then again.....you never know. My doctor gave me valium for this and it does work a bit, but the xanax seems...
- Hydrohead......are you there? 21st April 2006
... doctor, who knows my situation gave me a low dose of valium and told me to take it at bed time to help not just...
- wife addicted to vicodin 20th April 2006
... back, making the shape of the letters VVS, Vicodin, Valium , and Soma. And now she is the same as them. The office...
- benzo update/ more other issues now 19th April 2006
... family didn't live long. Dr said he could give me " valium ", I laughed, sd nope, just numb up the area and go...
... given that you have chosen not to taper by way of valium - and seem to be managing to reduce the dalmane.
...
OR - are you tempted to take a script for valium and do the last part of the taper as well, as easily ... find it so so easy to be exact in reductions using valium . It really is so much simpler and kinder on your ... system.
I would certainly use the valium ................................... but I know cos ... I have done the valium taper - and as far as I am concerned it is by far...
- I really need help (long post) 18th April 2006
... Professor Ashton recommends switching from xanax to valium . There are very specific taper reducing schedules ... complete the process with home detox:) Switch to Valium if you can. With any drug once you are down to 1...
- benzo w/d more updates! 13th April 2006
... mg dalmane and that is the equivalent of about 5 mg valium . Getting nice and low. If you feel the effects ...
- very scared about ativan/please help 13th April 2006
... are on Benzo's you should try to get hold of some Valium since it is longer acting and stays in your body longer...
- w/d benzo update, positives! 10th April 2006
... my scalp is itching like crazy. Is that from valium ?...
- xanax w/d update: 9th April 2006
... aren't alone. I have just started crossing over to valium so no w/d yet.
Just a suggestion, I read in one...
...
The Manual states the the equivalent of 10 mg of valium is = 15 - 30 mg flurazepam
(flurazepam half life ... like this? Its impossible.
Can you not get hold of valium ?
Wishing you the best....
... I know, like valium too, so that is why I only took it 3#'s this wk and...
... obviously I aint - then I would move hell and earth to get valium to do this taper successfully.
But whatever you decide...
... counselor, she also sd to taper more. I can't get valium , so gonna have to deal with the 16 caps I have left...
- husband on suboxone- is heroin use still possible? 6th April 2006
... .is he prescribed benzos?..for example the use of valium or xanax can make you nod,ect,,,,bupenorphine also...
- Help tapering off ativan. 6th April 2006
... no good to taper off - you need to change over to valium - explanation as per Ashton.
I tapered off Ativan ... 3 mg of ativan - crossed over to an equivalence of valium of 30 mg and tapered down slowly - took me over 6...
... Won't switching over to valium just get me hooked on valium ? Can I just slowly lower my ativan dosage every 2...
... valium stays in your system much longer than ativan so its ... and down every 5 or 6 hours. Once you crossover to valium , you can taper it without such bad side effects. Hydroxyzin...
... at the ashton manual, I am just scared to switch to valium ...I am not quit sure what I think about it. How do...
... small increments from ativan - 1 mg ativen = 10 mg valium . Ideally you would be looking at coming down from ... to 8 to 7.................... right down to .5 mg. valium . Even with a pill cutter this is almost impossible ... to do with 1 mg ativan pills. Valium really is the best way to go - why not discuss it ... with your doctor? Valium comes in 10mg 5 mg and 2 mg tablets - just ideal for...
- 6 Days CT from oxycontin 5th April 2006
... withdrawls.. I mean I tried cloldine dident do **** even valium to help me sleep wouldent work. seriously if you can...
- Dr. gave valium RX for Ashton xanax taper 4th April 2006
... jealousy cat fights?? LOLOL
Great news about the valium .
Take it easy with the cross over? Read your Ashton...
... it too with finally getting my dalmane, similar to valium . What a differance! No xanax for 2 days now, and sleeping ... under control by then? From what I read dalmane and valium are very similar, good luck and YOU GO GIRL, thumbs...
... me.
I started the crossover last night. 1 mg of valium per 0.5 mg of xanax and took the other 1 mg of my...
... encountered in getting other doctors to prescribe Valium for the drug bridge support taper from Xanax.....even...
... tapered off 0.5 mg xanax at night and am taking 10 mg of valium in it's place. I do this for a week. Then cut another ... 0.5 mg at night and take 20 mg of valium . I stopped the concerta so i would be calmer and between...
... slow enough! Dont talk yourself into them!
I know valium is very sedating - took me ages to get used to - but...
... Started valium crossover on 4/6. Today 4/11, first day with no nap ... tapering Wellbutrin and Lamictal until after the xanax/ valium is out of my system and i am doing ok....
... 4/14 Increased valium to 20 mg at night and cut the xanax from 1.5 to 1 ... so that i won't be as nervous when i taper from the valium .
I have been learning a lot about the long term ... have problems 6 months to a year after last dose of valium . It is very common.
I also learned that many people...
- Dr refuses to give another benzo to taper 31st March 2006
... take along your Ashton and discuss your situation.
Valium is the best way - its worth trying to find an understanding...
- xanax withdrawal, is dalmane ok vs valium 31st March 2006
... tricky thing to get right. 0.5 mg xanax = 10 mgs valium = 15 - 30 mg of dalmane.
I think Ashton uses valium ... there any particular reason that you cant try for valium ? Its a cheap pill to produce so your doc cant complain ... changed over from ativan (half life of 10 - 20 hours) to valium - took a few weeks to get used to it and then managed...
- ambien for xanax withdrawal? 29th March 2006
... if possible change to a longer acting benzo like valium - as Ashton suggests - it will make your taper so ... above. Could you find a doctor who would prescribe valium for this taper? And he/she would obviously understand ... really do know - having come off ativan by way of valium in a long slow taper over 6 months. And I can assure...
- employment drug test 27th March 2006
... phsyuedo from.....people abuse diazapam/alazopram... valium and xanax.....if youve got a prescription,fine...but...
- What a Ride! 25th March 2006
... to make it really work is some kind of benzo like valium (recommended), klonopin, librium, xanax, ativan (etc ... protocol
Supplies you will need first:
As many Valium , Xanax, Librium, Ativan, Klonopin as you can get your ... hands on
First Day off opiates: Use enough Valium or whatever to, if possible, sleep through most of ... about 5 or 6 days. You will have to do the math. The Valium or one of its sister drugs will help tremendously ... with the anxiety and, somewhat, with the body aches. Valium will make you eat like a pig and, when withdrawing...
- Daughter totally unstable....help with plan 24th March 2006
... yes, she lives with us....and does a handful of her Valium and Somnote and gets totally messed up and then finally...
- dr gave klonopin for xanax taper 23rd March 2006
... I asked my doctor to taper me with valium as per the ashton manual but he didn't go for it....
... am so sorry that your doctor wouldn't support the Valium bridge. I don't know why doctors are so unwilling ...
Xanax is 6-20 hours
Klonopin is 18-50 hours
Valium is up to 200 hours
You can see why Valium better...
... I think it was a good move on your doc.method. valium is more addictive than xanax,so he was probably thinking ... if he gave you valium ,you would be off the xanax,and addicted to the valium...
... None of the research I have found shows Valium is more addictive. It is equally addictive since ... any benzodiazepine, and there are several, switch to Valium for a bridge taper. Valium is the taper drug of choice ... enzodiazepines.
The concern among physicians regarding Valium is not that it is more addictive. Instead, the concern ... who abuses drugs can get into greater trouble with Valium than with Xanax because Valium stays in the system ... so much longer; i.e. Xanax,6-20 hours; Valium , up to 200 hours. If a drug abuser is repeat dosing ... prescribed, an overdose can be more readily achieved with Valium than with Xanax as the Xanax leaves the system much ... rapidly.
Several years ago, and for many years, Valium was more popularly prescribed and consequently abused ... physician he/she has an abuse or addiction problem, Valium will not be prescribed because of the long half life...
... not right! Doctors are so ill informed on benzos. Valium is no more addictive that xanax - in fact xanax is ... The best way to get off benzos is to change over to valium and taper off slowly. The long half life allows for...
... espectable pain clinics website (Coventry Pain Clinic) that Valium is about to be withdrawn from the UK market! Go figure...
... meant was your more likely to get addicted quicker on valium ,than you would klonopin. I've been on both,and the ... euphoria from the valium is much greater than the klonopin....
- Dr called, want's me off in 1 wk! xanax 23rd March 2006
... will not have seizures and doesn't believe I need valium . What do you all think can I handle it tapering one...
... to help you with the bridge support transition to Valium or plan to deal with the WDs. Can you do it? Absolutely...
- xanax long term user and tapering 22nd March 2006
... switch you from Xanax (a short half life benzo) to Valium (a long half life benzo). What is happening to you ... the approximate stage you are at now I switched to Valium .5 and split it. I took only a half each night before...
... advise too!! I just hope my doctor lets me start the valium , she's suppose to call me back tomorrow after she...
... If your doctor is reluctant about switching you to Valium then you need to refer her to the Ashton Manual where...
... psychiatrist on 3/23. I asked him to taper me with valium as per the Ashton Manual or send me to an addiction...
... Hi. My doctor put me on Klonopin instead of the valium that I requested. He didn't know about the ashton...
- Need a little advice...please dont judge 17th March 2006
... checking for vics I am going to look for a couple valium to get me through the anxiety attacks from wd's. I...
- Just quit drinking and now TERRIBLE anxiety!! 17th March 2006
... percribe a "short" dose of benzo's like librium or valium to tide you through the 1st few days. Are you going...
- ? xanax withdrawal too fast? 16th March 2006
... if your doctor would help you with some low stregth Valium tablets, this would definatly be of benefit to the ... taper, as Valium has a really long half life. The biggest problem...
... the first place.
I was taking "normal doses" of valium and paxil my anxiety and vicodin for ddd. I was also...
- Xanax Comedown Symptoms...info please? 14th March 2006
... and switch to a longer half life benzo, preferrably Valium ---read the Ashton Manual online. It has very specific ... need medical support as well in order to switch to Valium . You need to do your homework online with the Ashton...
- Disease or Benzo, How can you tell? 12th March 2006
... problem, terrible bowel symptoms, i was prescribed valium and i took 5 mg sometimes 10 mg, somedays none. But ... week on the klonopin. I couldnt function switching to valium . Its innaccurate with teh 1 mg klonopin, but its the...
... anyone wanting to come of the benzo's. Apparently Valium has a half life twice a long as Klonpin and 0.5mg ... of Klonpin is the same strength as 10mg of Valium , although the action of Klonpin is more drawn out...
... manual, however i have a problem with the switch to valium . For whatever reason, it makes me cry now, i think...
- Need some advice!!! 10th March 2006
... minerals. Lots of water too. If you can get some valium or something close to that for the first few days...
- hydro to methadone 9th March 2006
... helped me quite a bit. I was also able to get a few valium for the first few days, that helped too.
I know...
- Ambien trouble 5th March 2006
... of the benzodiazepine family drugs such as xanax, valium , klonopin, librium, etc. Those are quickly addicting...
- Told Doc I wanted to quit Xanax, He just cut my dose! 5th March 2006
... need to be switched from xanax(short half life) to valium (long half-life); both are benzodiazepines. The longer ... the xanax results in sharp peaks between doses. The valium bridge taper will likely eliminate much of what you...
... and said ok, I'll stay on it; just switch me over to Valium is all. He was so happy to keep me on something, ... that case just do the discrete slow taper with the valium bridge....
... I told my Doc if he would use another drug, valium , etc.. He told me why substitute one drug for another...
... you really feel like you need a longer acting benzo( Valium ) because inbetween Xanax doses you are feeling some ... he doesn't know that) ....maybe then he'll give you Valium and then you can start a smoother taper...otherwise...
... and said ok, I'll stay on it; just switch me over to Valium is all. He was so happy to keep me on something, ... that case just do the discrete slow taper with the valium bridge.
Hey, good for you!! Some docs don't realize...
... s really withdrawal. I used to know a guy who took Valium for back spasms from an injury....with no prior anxiety ... issues and only a small dose of Valium for a few months...he ended up with a year of anxiety ... and sleep problems after discontinuing the Valium ! BTW, valium is the weakest of all the benzos too...
... ask to see an addiction doctor who will prescribe valium and follow the Ashton manual.
I really want to ... with your taper and i hope you can switch over to valium . Me too. Keep us posted....
... same drug that you are dependent on. Besides, the Valium is also a benzo, just like Xanax.
Even when you...
... same drug that you are dependent on. Besides, the Valium is also a benzo, just like Xanax.
Even when you ... if possible! Tapering off Xanax itself rather than Valium is ok too, just more difficult because it is more ... mg. pill because 1 mg. of Xanax is equal to 20 mgs. Valium ! And Valium comes in smaller dosages as well so the...
- Klonopin(Clonazepam) Withdrawl 3rd March 2006
... blood pressure and script for a longer acting benzo ( valium ) and did a bridge taper as suggested in THE ASHTON ... would have asked to be switched to Klonopin instead of Valium ---from what I have read it seems to be even safer ... DETOX RECIPE by Thomas04 (2001 version ingredient-- Valium ) (2004 version switched to Klonopin)......
... that is the reason Thomas changed the recipe from Valium to Klonopin.
REMOVED...
... seisure like you say. But I think it is the case the Valium has a longer half life (ABOUT DOUBLE KLONPIN.)...
- Day 3 Lort/Methadone withdraw need Support, "Please" 3rd March 2006
... When do I start with the herbal products? I've had 1 valium and I cut it into quarters and I had a couple muscle...
... least somewhat better physically. I have heard that valium definitely helps. Especially at night. So if you...
- Klonopin addiction 1st March 2006
... found out that 0.5mg of klonpin is the same as 10mg Valium , it's potent stuff. That Ashton report is great,...
- Xanax Withdrawal 1st March 2006
... short half life benzo to a longer half life drug, like Valium , and then do a very slow taper over several months...
... about it she went to the ER once. They gave her a valium ! She can't have a boyfriend who is sober; a guy like...
- addicted to clonazepam 27th February 2006
... ditto. Nearly 35 years ago my mother abruptly stopped Valium . She was one of the rare cases where people abruptly ... years later when I CT'd from Xanax that Xanax and Valium were from the same family of drugs; i.e., benzodiazepines ... further online research fully realized that Xanax and Valium are the same drug family. So stupid not to have known...
- mixing booze with benzos 27th February 2006
... party after swallowing alcohol and the tranquilizer Valium , a benzodiazepine. While doctors saved her life,...
... believe it was a very small amount she mixed. Only 1 valium ....could only blink her eyes....
Any mixture of...
- Okay, here goes....gonna try this 27th February 2006
... life (and probably hers). She was also addicted to Valium for most of her life and nearly died from it. The...
- Is this a decent taper plan? 26th February 2006
...
I have two legitimate prescriptions. One is for Valium , 10mg, 120 a month. I never take the 120 in 30 days ... anywhere from 20 to 35 mg daily. I was prescribed Valium about 13 years ago and have been taking them daily ... daily in 2002.
I'm thinking of holding off on the Valium w/d until I deal with the Vicodin w/d as the Vicodin ... pain. The Vicodin control me mentally more than the Valium do. Perhaps because I've been taking Valium for so ... long? I'm not sure but I can get by with 10-15 mg of Valium with no real cravings. I crave the Vicodin though ... moody.
Once I'm off the Vicodin, I'll start the Valium taper as I guess I'll need the Valium to help me through ... do have legitimate pain and I am dependent on the Valium as well. I want to kick one addiction at a time. ... regarding how to address this with my doctor regarding the Valium . For example, my permanent medical history and records ... I have used the Vicodin to mask this pain (and the Valium as well). I would end this post by saying that I ... to feel again. My childhood doctor prescribes the Valium and my internist prescribes the Vicodin. Neither...
... her research work regarding benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium , etc.). Just type her name and the word withdrawal...
- How long before depence builds on klonopin? 25th February 2006
... from benzos a few years ago, i was taking 60 to 80 mg valium for a year. I had to taper off also, then felt horrible...
... from benzos a few years ago, i was taking 60 to 80 mg valium for a year. I had to taper off also, then felt horrible...
- Help getting off of Remeron 25th February 2006
... It's a very potent Benzo, 0.5 is the same as 10mg Valium !...
- quiting vicodin right now! here goes 25th February 2006
... nightmares at some point. My mother nearly died from Valium detox when I was 19. I had gone home for a 2 week...
... back then ...benzodiazepenes: restorill, halcion valium , ativan, klonipin, librium, xanax...all those medicines...
- Questions about Benzo's: HELP PLEASE 23rd February 2006
... work all that well. As of yesterday I was put on valium 10mg 4x's a day (not as needed, but EVERYDAY). I...
... and when your doctor decides to taper you off the valium , the only kind of "addiction" withdrawals you might...
... understandably not coping well and the doctor placed her on Valium . A year later my father died from cancer; she remained ... on the Valium trying to cope with it all...just too much trauma ... She was placed in a psychiatric hospital because of valium addiction and given electric shock treatments. They ... seizure and nearly died, she was detoxing from the valium . It was a horrifying experience. I have never forgotten ... it. When I see others unknowingly say that Valium is not "that bad" I have flashbacks to that night ... ..I naively had NO clue it is even related to the valium family, both being benzodiazepines. I was having...
... my mother nearly die of a grand mall seizure from Valium withdrawal. So, for me that reality is quite stark...
- Benzo withdrawal 21st February 2006
... showed me the horror...Every now and then i will take a valium to get a good night sleep but when i wake up i am...
... detox by switching from Xanax (short half life) to Valium (long half life). My doctor seemed to virually know ... stay on something IF he would switch me from Xanax to Valium . He was befuddled, like what's the difference. I...
... because it was one of my I am soooo guilty from "ONE" valium nights! I should know better I must tell you I am...
... to barge in.........I've been taking 25 mg to 30 mg Valium for 13 years. When I got pregnant 4 years ago, I ... also take 40 mg of vicodin daily for endo).
With Valium , 30 mg a day, should I taper off - I never knew it ... was that dangerous to just quit. Also, is Valium then the "light" benzo on the scale, it seems to be...
... lucky lady that you didn't experience WDs with the Valium , and yes, it does sound like a possible fluke. Everyone ... taper is best. When I detoxed from Xanax I did the Valium bridge taper and added Taurine which supposedly helps ... and one of the most difficult drugs to detox from. Valium likely has a more successful taper potential because ... converting to a bridge taper long acting benzo like Valium stabilizes the taper and helps with WDs.
Good...
... realized then something was wrong. I was prescribed the Valium to get through a death in the family and my doctor ... more than I could handle at times. But I quit the Valium when I had my son. Then I went through a series of ... family deaths, and so on, and my doctor said the Valium would help me cope.
I don't even think I feel anything ... with my son. One day I was counting my vicodin and valium and I said "that's it". Think about your son. I ... here and well with no health issues as a result of my Valium usage. The unfortunate side affect I am experiencing ... lately, apart from the love I have for my son. The valium and vicodin have been great in taking away the mental ... time to read and research.
Since I've been on the Valium for 13 years (apart from my pregnancy), I don't know ... haven't had one day since without taking either a valium of a vicodin. It took me almost 3 years to realize ... addictions. My husband knows I take a vicodin and/or valium occasionally, but never questions it, though I get...
... result of the drugs. Long term useage of either drug, Valium or Vicodin, for many results in a "blunting" of feelings...
- Rapid/Ultra-Rapid Detox -- Info? 20th February 2006
... to a hospital and knock you out with high doses of Valium (if your lucky you go to the hospital.. most cases ... usually only a few hours) you are so hopped up on Valium and sick from opiate withdrawal you can barely walk...
- Percocet Concerta and xanax taper 11th February 2006
... unmotivated.
Lastly, I tried a xanax taper w/o using valium from the ashton manual and it was a nightmare. I have ... on Monday to see if he will let me do a taper with valium .
Coming to this board helps so much. I need support...
- Another Lortab Story 4th February 2006
... with switching from Xanax, a short acting benzo, to Valium , a longer acting benzo.....it smoothes out the taper...
- Hey GINA---- 4th February 2006
... withdrawing I'm sure they would give you xanax or valium for anxiety and to help u sleep. The xanax saved me...
- HOME DETOX RESCUE OPTIONS 3rd February 2006
... taper "right." Listen to how smart I am: I bought valium 10s to help me sleep and with the restless legs as...
... --thank you for stern warnings on xanax (librium, valium , klonopin, ativan, etc.) These common drugs really...
... THEY ARE HELL IN A BOTTLE. Ambien, xanaz, antivan valium , librium, etc, are all benzos and easily addictive...
- Just a suggestion for those looking for a Tapering Regimen>> 31st January 2006
... alternate --
For the Recipe, You'll need:
1. Valium (or another benzodiazepine such as Klonopin, Librium ... , Ativan or Xanax). Of these, Valium and Klonopin are best suited for tapering since they ... for it.
Begin your detox with regular doses of Valium (or alternate benzo). Start with a dose high enough ... benzos have different dosing schedules. Taper your Valium dosage down after each day. The goal is to get through ... worst WD symptoms will subside. You shouldn't need the Valium after day 4 or 5.
During detox, hit the hot bath ... of the fourth day, you should be waking up from the Valium and experiencing the beginnings of the opiate WD malaise...
- PLEASE Somebody, take sometime to read this and help me 30th January 2006
... better.
For the Thomas Recipe, You'll need:
1. Valium (or another benzodiazepine such as Klonopin, Librium ... , Ativan or Xanax). Of these, Valium and Klonopin are best suited for tapering since they ... for it.
Begin your detox with regular doses of Valium (or alternate benzo). Start with a dose high enough ... benzos have different dosing schedules. Taper your Valium dosage down after each day. The goal is to get through ... worst WD symptoms will subside. You shouldn't need the Valium after day 4 or 5.
During detox, hit the hot bath ... of the fourth day, you should be waking up from the Valium and experiencing the beginnings of the opiate WD malaise...
- Advice on quiting hydro 26th January 2006
... and anxiety usually last? Besides taking xanax or valium , how have some of you dealt with the anxiety? Any...
... and anxiety usually last? Besides taking xanax or valium , how have some of you dealt with the anxiety? Any...
... said you were looking for ways to help it other than valium or xanax. Is there a reason why? Because if you...
... this past Sunday, cold turkey, except with xanax, valium and soma. It's been horrid. And Immodium. Well, dumbass...
- Help-day 2 sober after YEARS of 20+norcos a day 24th January 2006
... kicking, tossing and turning. Thank goodness I had some valium and soma put back so I was able to take those and...
... pain which was unGodly. Do you have enough Soma and Valium to last you awhile? They will help a lot.
I agree...
... I understand the valium helps, but by all means don't use any more than you...
... relaxed me and I think I can go to sleep now without valium or anything. I called my brother who cold turkey'd...
- trying to overcome addiction 13th January 2006
... a thread. i am fixing to start treatment for soma valium lortab and of course alcohol. this has ruined my life...
... sizenbach. You are NOT alone. So you are addicted to valium , lortabs, and alcohol? What is your daily consumption...
- It's been one week! Not any better! 10th January 2006
... do you mean Lortabl or Valium I am not familiar with Loraz....
- First time here/Fioricet withdrawl 5th January 2006
... overnight stay which included anti-siezure medications, valium and I believe Dilantin (sp?), I was discharged home...
- New to board/painkiller addiction 3rd January 2006
... tapering. I believe some use an antianxiety med like valium , xanax, or other diazepam, just for a short period...
