Benzos Etizolam Addiction/Tapering instruction questions

[U4IK]

Etizolam Addiction/Tapering instruction questions NEED HELP PLEASE

{FIRST OF ALL IF THIS IS IN THE WRONG SECTION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MOVE THIS TO THE CORRECT FORUM}--So I have been on ~3mg of Etizolam taken once a day in the evening. Ive been taking this dose like this for about 3-4 months. I do definitely benefit from the therapeutic effects, but I feel I need cut back on the dose as it seems a little high. If anyone has any idea as to ways to do this, as far a how long o f a period to taper off and what now. Any input would be appreciate. Also, I'm 26 years old 164lb if that helps at all. Thank for taking the time to read this.

-U4iK

 

[PallMall]

The gold standard for benzo tapering is the method described in the Ashton Manual. This calls for switching over to a long half life benzo, such as Valium, and reducing your dosage by 10% every 2-4 weeks I believe. I think the most important thing, though, is to listen to your body while tapering. I myself was addicted to Etizolam. I was taking 4-6 mg a day for around 8 months, and I quit by switching to Valium and tapering. I initially tapered my Etizolam usage to around 3 mg a day, and then I switched to over to 10mg of Valium and 2 mg of Etizolam.

I cut .25 mg of etizolam every 1-2 weeks. Once the Etizolam was out, I cut the Valium doses by .125 every 1-2 weeks. I would give myself at least a week between every cut, and at the one week point I' decide if I was ready for the next cut, or if another week was needed. There's a lot of horror stories about benzo withdrawal, and while mine was no walk in the park, it was very manageable. I still don't feel quite 100%, my natural anxiety level is a bit exacerbated, but I'm glad to be off them.

3 mg for about 3-4 months is enough to cause a dependency, but it probably won't be a horror story withdrawal. If I were you I would initially try to see if I could taper with the etizolam. Maybe try a cut of .25mg and see how your body reacts. If it becomes too difficult, switch over to Valium and go slower, if you feel ok, though, just proceed with the tapering.

 

[U4IK]

The gold standard for benzo tapering is the method described in the Ashton Manual. This calls for switching over to a long half life benzo, such as Valium, and reducing your dosage by 10% every 2-4 weeks I believe. I think the most important thing, though, is to listen to your body while tapering. I myself was addicted to Etizolam. I was taking 4-6 mg a day for around 8 months, and I quit by switching to Valium and tapering. I initially tapered my Etizolam usage to around 3 mg a day, and then I switched to over to 10mg of Valium and 2 mg of Etizolam.

I cut .25 mg of etizolam every 1-2 weeks. Once the Etizolam was out, I cut the Valium doses by .125 every 1-2 weeks. I would give myself at least a week between every cut, and at the one week point I' decide if I was ready for the next cut, or if another week was needed. There's a lot of horror stories about benzo withdrawal, and while mine was no walk in the park, it was very manageable. I still don't feel quite 100%, my natural anxiety level is a bit exacerbated, but I'm glad to be off them.

3 mg for about 3-4 months is enough to cause a dependency, but it probably won't be a horror story withdrawal. If I were you I would initially try to see if I could taper with the etizolam. Maybe try a cut of .25mg and see how your body reacts. If it becomes too difficult, switch over to Valium and go slower, if you feel ok, though, just proceed with the tapering.

Thankyou PallMall for all of the really good information and tips. With you help, I will be able to kick this habit. I really appreciate you taking your time to leave such detailed summary of how it should be done correctly. I owe you one! Peace&

 

[PallMall]

No problem. And once again, that was just what worked for me. You may be able to go faster, or you may need to go slower. You should just really listen to what your body is telling you as you make the dose reductions.