From what I've read, Ativan has one of the shortest 1/2-lives, which makes it more difficult to quit.
Doctors actually prescribe valium , which has a long 1/2-life, to help taper off of other benzos like Ativan and Xanax. Right now I don't know if I am still feeling opiate w/d symptoms, or if I'm now feeling benzo w/ds from stopping them too abruptly. I am such a lightweight! I've actually broken the damn things down into quarters (requiring micro-surgery) because I'm such a little chicken-****!!
adivan is not as strong as other benzo's but if you have enough i woudl definetly taper...that is not a lot so you should not have too much trouble..
good luck
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