Preglabin, Mirtrazapine, Codeine, Diazepam

[n3ophy7e]

The Codiene detox was easy didn’t feel any different. It’s the diazepam is the one. I dropped down from 80mg to 40 mg yesterday woke up this morning with that start of a withdrawal feeling. Really it’s nothing but I’m paranoid about it. In past Diazepam detoxes I had seizures, uncontrollable shazing, hallucinations. Real bad stuff I remember one about self combustion I was just laying there my temperature going up and up and resigned that I would burst in flame. I feel like I can’t tolerate the feeling of withdrawals.
Drug free I always feel full of energy fed up with feeling lethargic too.

Someone else asked I’ve dropped the Pregabalin from 75mg to 50mg. I have.
As I’ve mentioned recently I feel like I’m on too many different drugs. If I was on 200mg of diazepam and nothing else I reckon I could self taper that easily.

Well done getting off the codeine! That's great
Yes the diaz is going to be a bit more of an issue....remember to take it slowly with the diazepam otherwise you'll keep taking one step forward, two steps back.
If you can, sit at 40mg for a week or two and see how you feel.
Try to keep in mind that when you're coming off a drug, there always has to be some level of discomfort. It's never going to be completely easy, and feel comfortable and lovely. By definition it HAS to be difficult at times. So resist the temptation to increase your doses back up as much as you can, and take it one moment at a time.

 

[yubacity]

Well done getting off the codeine! That's great
Yes the diaz is going to be a bit more of an issue....remember to take it slowly with the diazepam otherwise you'll keep taking one step forward, two steps back.
If you can, sit at 40mg for a week or two and see how you feel.
Try to keep in mind that when you're coming off a drug, there always has to be some level of discomfort. It's never going to be completely easy, and feel comfortable and lovely. By definitely it HAS to be difficult at times. So resist the temptation to increase your doses back up as much as you can, and take it one moment at a time.

What a great post loved the discomfort bit and take it slow can't agree more. It is not a race take your time i know sometimes we just want to be done with it but diazepam or any benzo wd is a totally different hell

 

[manji]

Well I really need some pointers. Do I taper Pregalabin first that seems to be working ok. Or diazepam and no one has mentioned my Mirtazapine. As I keep on saying I’m on Pregalabin, Mirtazapine, codiene ( which in pretty much finished) Do I stay on a low dose of codiene to take the edge off, will lowering Pregalabin harm or help, what about Mirtazapine. I really don’t know what goal to set myself. Get rid of Pregalabin taper the rest. Get rid of the rest stay on diazepam I’m used to dealing with them . What.

 

[n3ophy7e]

Sorry @manji I didn't realise, is your goal to get off ALL your meds?? I thought you wanted to stay on the first two. Why do you want to stop the mirtazapine? This is something you should discuss with your doctor, not us.

Also are you prescribed pregabalin for nerve pain, or seizures, or something else??

 

[Robi]

this mirtazapine, was given for sleep, found out it was an anti depressant, i couldnt handle them before, hated them, wonder why this one doesnt bother me, even the first few weeks like all the other things i tried did, i know everyone reacts differently, but yes, it seems to help, im a bit anxious, but mostly in high stress sitch`s but im not depressed over anything , where i should be, its taken a year to heal, it seems and a life long road im sure, cest la vie, but that drug seems pretty good, and thats hard for me to say, just 15 mgs , but still this one seems a piece o cake

 

[yubacity]

Well I really need some pointers. Do I taper Pregalabin first that seems to be working ok. Or diazepam and no one has mentioned my Mirtazapine. As I keep on saying I’m on Pregalabin, Mirtazapine, codiene ( which in pretty much finished) Do I stay on a low dose of codiene to take the edge off, will lowering Pregalabin harm or help, what about Mirtazapine. I really don’t know what goal to set myself. Get rid of Pregalabin taper the rest. Get rid of the rest stay on diazepam I’m used to dealing with them . What.

Well I really need some pointers. Do I taper Pregalabin first that seems to be working ok. Or diazepam and no one has mentioned my Mirtazapine. As I keep on saying I’m on Pregalabin, Mirtazapine, codiene ( which in pretty much finished) Do I stay on a low dose of codiene to take the edge off, will lowering Pregalabin harm or help, what about Mirtazapine. I really don’t know what goal to set myself. Get rid of Pregalabin taper the rest. Get rid of the rest stay on diazepam I’m used to dealing with them . What.

I would do the valium first would pregabalin stop the seizures it used in epilepsy not sure on that but better to be safe others on here will know more .

 

[manji]

Sorry @manji I didn't realise, is your goal to get off ALL your meds?? I thought you wanted to stay on the first two. Why do you want to stop the mirtazapine? This is something you should discuss with your doctor, not us.

Also are you prescribed pregabalin for nerve pain, or seizures, or something else??

I had this short lived plan recently to get off all the meds, a change from my original post. It’s obvious that’s a bad idea. So stay on Pregalabin and Mirtapine.
I can’t tell you what a horrendous year 2021 was. I think it’s messed some of my thinking up.

 

[manji]

I would do the valium first would pregabalin stop the seizures it used in epilepsy not sure on that but better to be safe others on here will know more .

Thanks I was doing “ ok” on Pregalabin and Mirtazapine but I was irrational and impatient so started the diazepam. I reckon if I carefully taper the diazepam ( I’m not scared of diazepam anymore ) and give the P & M a chance to settle down I should be in a much better place.
My idea of ditching Pregalabin wasn’t helped by this melodramatic video

 

[manji]

I appreciate the replies they have been very helpful. I’m feeling very needy don’t forget I stopped the codiene this week.

I know you are not doctors but I don’t see any of your suggestions as dangerous. As I’ve mentioned frequently I’m on on 75mg Pregalabin ( was prescribed by my doctor for the viscous stomach cramps ( which worked and a sort of less harmful Codiene/Diazepam), the mitrazapine as a sleep aid and a sort of SSRI substitute ).
To put things into perspective I’ve had three rehabs for example. My last one was in July I had never heard of Pregalabin.

 

[manji]

Final question for now would it help to increase the P & M to compensate for tapering the diazepam.

 

[yubacity]

Thanks I was doing “ ok” on Pregalabin and Mirtazapine but I was irrational and impatient so started the diazepam. I reckon if I carefully taper the diazepam ( I’m not scared of diazepam anymore ) and give the P & M a chance to settle down I should be in a much better place.
My idea of ditching Pregalabin wasn’t helped by this melodramatic video

You have to be careful on pregabalin since i quit heroin i withdrew from high amounts of pregabalin 5 or 6 times more really and it was a mental hell only pregabalin made me think of suicide . But you prescribed them so your doctor will taper you down it no where near a benzo wd last six or seven days then clear . This time i wd from 60 300 mg to nothing very slow 5 month taper and with the help of say 2 strips of 14 5 mg diazepam i not really notice it .

Get of the diazepams save some just incase you need them when you decide to jump from pregabs that program only saying it's dangerous to get fake pregabs and that one kid getting fucked on 600 mg pregabalin he not addicted to them 600 mg is fuck all when you addicted tolerance goes through the roof

 

[yubacity]

Final question for now would it help to increase the P & M to compensate for tapering the diazepam.

I would say yes on the pregabs dont know about the other 75 mg a low dose up it a little but dont run out your script but you said you got loads so double it for the worse time then taper down

 

[yubacity]

Take whatever you need if it make you comfertable then good it keep anxiety low and that 80 percent of the battle. Dont worry about overdosing on pregabs i never heard of it i was on 60 300 mg like i said it fucked my kidneys temporarily and my leg would jerk same with arm and my chest filled with water so did my upper eyelid but you not taking that amount 600 mg the recommended by doctors 3000 mg won't do nothing but dont go that high. This answer might not make much sence today pregab day i on 900 mg and flying once a week but im not fucking with you i know pregabs if you got loads take up to 1000 mg a day

 

[n3ophy7e]

Final question for now would it help to increase the P & M to compensate for tapering the diazepam.

Hmmm...you CAN increase the mirtazapine to 45mg a day if that helps. But I would think the pregabalin would help more with the diaz withdrawals i.e. the tremors, anxiety, insomnia etc. You can actually take 150-300mg twice a day.
Hope that helps.

 

[emkee_reinvented]

Final question for now would it help to increase the P & M to compensate for tapering the diazepam.

Mirtazepine was prescribed for sleep you mentioned, raising the dosage ime above 30 mg is not effective, I used to take 15 mg and another 15 mg woke up half way the night.

So I would keep it at that. Pregabaline is not really a sleep medication, although it provides a good night rest. You can use it to soften the taper of Diazepam. My personal experience with Pregabalin, was that is was not addictive. But I read some horror WD stories on here about it. So if you plan to do this a taper of the Pregabalin would also be necessary when you are of Diazepam.

And don't count on it to counter a epileptic insult, its only a add-on used in epeleptic's never solo.

 

[SurferChic]

Hi a newbie to this site once I get used to it looks perfect. Think I could contribute as well when I settle down.

Getting in a bit of a mess.
I am prescribed Each day
Pregabalin 75 mg
Mirtazapine 30 mg
plus foolishly I take
Diazepam 70mg
Codiene 60 mg

In the messy past I’ve taken Amitriptyline, Amphetamines, Tramadol, etc etc Unusually I don’t take alcohol haven’t touched a drop for 20 years. No wish to.
My plan is to just take Pregabalin and Mirtazapine only. I was at my best on them. It just feels the diazepam and Codiene give me a short lived buzz and make me lethargic. I keep on trying to taper down the diazepam and codiene but obviously makes me worse.
Ideally I’d like to stop Codiene. Do I up the Diazepam to counter the drop off ?
Basically confused the dosage of the Pregabalin and Mirtazapine has been suggested to me to be low. Any suggestions?

Hey,

I’ve not read any of the other replies here but just wanted to say… go and see your doctor (even if the meds aren’t prescribed) and get a plan together with them. I wouldn’t take advice from any others here because no one knows your medical history fully.

Best of luck and hope you get sorted.

 

[Bad Obsession]

Mirtazepine was prescribed for sleep you mentioned, raising the dosage ime above 30 mg is not effective, I used to take 15 mg and another 15 mg woke up half way the night.

So I would keep it at that. Pregabaline is not really a sleep medication, although it provides a good night rest. You can use it to soften the taper of Diazepam. My personal experience with Pregabalin, was that is was not addictive. But I read some horror WD stories on here about it. So if you plan to do this a taper of the Pregabalin would also be necessary when you are of Diazepam.

And don't count on it to counter a epileptic insult, its only a add-on used in epeleptic's never solo.

True, mirtazapine is better for sleeping at lower doses ie 7.5 - 15mg. I get it prescribed but only take twice a wk @15mg for a decent night's sleep

 

[manji]

True, mirtazapine is better for sleeping at lower doses ie 7.5 - 15mg. I get it prescribed but only take twice a wk @15mg for a decent night's sleep

Thanks the info I need. I was prescribed Mirtrazapine last year after the dreadful detox. Originally 30mg I’m now breaking them into 15 mg. They knock me right out and I still feel fuzzy headed now 17: 39 pm

 

[emkee_reinvented]

Thanks the info I need. I was prescribed Mirtrazapine last year after the dreadful detox. Originally 30mg I’m now breaking them into 15 mg. They knock me right out and I still feel fuzzy headed now 17: 39 pm

For the average person 7.5 or as low as 3.75 mg Mirtazepine should work sufficient.

My dosage was mainly so high because I woke up half way and took the other 1/2 of the 30 mg tab. I had severe insomnia at that time and a lot of stress.

Another thing it works excellent on reducing anxiety.

 

[Bad Obsession]

Thanks the info I need. I was prescribed Mirtrazapine last year after the dreadful detox. Originally 30mg I’m now breaking them into 15 mg. They knock me right out and I still feel fuzzy headed now 17: 39 pm

Same, get prescribed 30mg but break em in half, they deffo help sleep but the grogginess can last well into the next day like u said