Hey guys I am looking for some guidance or suggestions on how to get off Atvian. I am currently taking it 2 times daily at a dose of 0.25mg. Have been on it 3 months since all this anxiety started. Trying to minimize the dose but seem to be getting stomach bloating and shallow breathing issues when I don't take it. Can anybody recommend good natural herbs for an alternative to Lorazepam? I am currently also taking Prozac/Fluoxetine at 20mg per day. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You are on a baby dose. I was on klonopin everyday for 6 years. It took me a year to come off bc I was on it for so long plus taking 1mg a day. I had no issues, aside from rebound anxiety.
There is no natural way to come off of it. Just cut 1/2 of the pill to 1/4 then stop. That is the standard tapering schedule for benzodiazepines. BUT you should ask your dr how to do this.
Also, wanted to menToon vitamin D helps but anxiety is a way of responding to situations and bodily symptoms. Herbs will not help.
Thanks very much Katie. Doctors appointment this week so will bring this up then. I appreciate your help. Really pleased to hear of your recovery. Anxiety is just the worst.