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Diazepam 2mg

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maggie1952
maggie1952

Hello,just a bit of advice,out of nowhere I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and have been taking 45mg of Mirtazapine at night,GP then prescribed Sertraline 50mg in the morning and 2mg diazepam for 4 weeks to help with the side affects,my query is will i get withdrawels when i stop the diazepam,I have been taking 1mg twice daily although i was told I could take 2mg twice daily but I am terrified of getting addicted.Thanks in Advance

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  • sue23850
    sue23850 maggie1952

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    Hi Maggie

    Even on diazepam for a short while you will get withdrawal symptoms. Do not come off it all at once but reduce gradually by a quarter of a tablet every 2 weeks until you are down to zero. Try not to increase your current dose. Diazepam is a dreadful drug and much better to do deep breathing exercises/meditation. I have finally come off this drug after being on 2mg a day for many years and it took me a year to finally ditch the last quarter. Good luck.

  • sue23850
    sue23850 maggie1952

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    Has the doctor mentioned Propranolol. This is prescribed for anxiety and is much safer than a benzo. It helps with the physical symptoms of anxiety and a low dose of 10 mg once or twice a day may be helpful.

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