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I take up to 20 pills of 10mg of Methadone an 5 0r 6 mg of lorazapam all together a day, for at least 9+ yrs plus. I take my depression pill too cant think what it is starts with a p I think paxile or something. but I am wondering what the best way to get off this I have had some pretty wild withdraws that I don't even want to talk about but if someone who has been in this situation and got out of it. I am on the methadone for my back had surgery and its that bad again only this time I can still walk around unlike last time.So im hoping I can get some good info on what to do.and if the amount I take, how serious it is and what will happen in time. Plz no BS answers to try to freak me out just give it to me straight cause I want off . I try to ween off of it but when them cravings start I end up taking them untill it goes away. Ive even had up to almost 30 of the 19 mg methadone with the adavan wich was 6 mg of that to and the thing is I dont feel buzzed so everything feels like normal but my body just wants to keep having it in my system . Im just hoping there will be an easier way to beat the withdraws. thank u all for any input  
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1416133 tn?1351123217
Welcome.

And it's great that you want off.  I do think, though, that you will need the support of your Dr. to do this.  I am a bit concerned that you're taking methadone and a benzo at the same time.  I know you don't want to hear this, but that's pretty dangerous.  But it's good that you want to quit.

Check in with your Dr. and get on a good tapering schedule for both meds.  Methadone, from what I've read, must be tapered, and a benzo should always be tapered.

Is there anyone at home who can help you with a taper?
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2107676 tn?1388973859
I just wanted to offer support and bump this up to the top hoping you get some good answers.
Is there any way you can get into a rehab or some time of methadone program because you are unable to taper yourself?
I have read that both methadone and ativan HAVE to be tapered or you will go thru hell with the meth.
I wish you all the best and hope someone with experience will post soon.
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