Posted by Sadie on April 19, 1999, at 21:46:27
Last september i went to a doctor and told him that i was concerned about my dependence upon lorazepam, but i am just as concerned about withdrawal and the possibility of seizure. This doctor gave me a prescription for 5 mg valium to take in place of the lorazepam. The valium did not reduce my anxiety and I had a "hang-over" the next morning. This frightened me because of the responsibilities that I have at this time. I went back and got a prescription for the lorazepam, 2 mg., of which I was taking up to 3.5 mg.
Now, some seven months later, I again expressed my concern to this doctor because I am now taking 4 mg of lorazepam each evening around 7 PM just to relax enough to take care of home life and to be able to eat a meal. This doctor told me that it takes a really strong mind to get off of lorazepam, but he did write me a prescription for the 5mg Valium (100 tablets) that can be refilled 4 times. Gee, at one time in my youth, I would have jumped for joy at such a bonus! Now I feel that this doctor doesn't give a damn, and just wants to have me out of his way.
I desperately need some help before I totally breakdown. I'm afraid to try the valium again, but I know that my addiction to lorazepam is eating away at my feelings of self-worth.
Anyone willing to share their thoughts/opinions with me?
poster:Sadie
thread:5063
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