Hi, I'm Elizabeth

June 13, 2026··

introduction

I've been on Lorezapam for so many years and had to change doctors recently to even have a conversation. Now I'm self tapering. But i started Zepbound 6 weeks ago and it really helps with thy symptoms. So now I'm holding hoping to find a way to taper safely.

3 mg — 10 — researching taper | with clinician

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WolfTrusted Voice9d ago

Prozac · researching

It is good to hear you are supporting your taper with a drug that sounds like it's helpful! Lorazepam is pretty notorious for withdrawal, but there are certainly other just as bad or worse. "Holding is a critical part of the process!"

Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 7 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 7 months — holding | with clinician

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice9d ago

Hi Elizabeth...welcome! I'm glad you now have a supportive doctor. It can make all the difference. It's good that you're feeling better, just be alert to any changes along the way. You might be interested in this link about tapering Lorazepam: https://taper.community/resources/blog/ativan-withdrawal-symptoms-and-timeline Let us know if you have any specific questions and we'll be glad to help! Catina 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.56 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

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