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Valium has two metabolites, Oxazepam (short half-life, and short duration of action), and Nordiazepam (super long half-life, about 200 hours).
Removing 1 mg every two weeks allows for both components to be withdrawn very slowly.
The problem with removing Valium abruptly is that you will not notice the effects for many days, perhaps even up to two weeks. Therefore, it is essential that the dose be reduced very gradually, as to avoid withdrawal phenomenon.
-Ryan