I have been on 30mg Valium 10mg.3x a day for 10 months. My new psychiatrist only prescribes 5mg 3x a day.
My questions are: how do I convince him I need 30mg a day and halving that to 15mg a day is a massive cut. Will I face withdrawals? He's a good psychiatrist but only prescribes the 2nd highest dose. His 3 benzos are Ativan 1mg 3x a day, and Klonopin 1mg 3x a day. And of course Valium 5mg 3x a day.
I like him because he's benzo friendly and also has me on Temazepam 30mg at bedtime. He prescribes the highest dose for sleep but not for daytime anxiety? Makes no sense.
Anyway, how do I convince him? I'm afraid of withdrawals. I see him tomorrow so any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
My questions are: how do I convince him I need 30mg a day and halving that to 15mg a day is a massive cut. Will I face withdrawals? He's a good psychiatrist but only prescribes the 2nd highest dose. His 3 benzos are Ativan 1mg 3x a day, and Klonopin 1mg 3x a day. And of course Valium 5mg 3x a day.
I like him because he's benzo friendly and also has me on Temazepam 30mg at bedtime. He prescribes the highest dose for sleep but not for daytime anxiety? Makes no sense.
Anyway, how do I convince him? I'm afraid of withdrawals. I see him tomorrow so any help would be appreciated. Thank you.