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Missymae737 · 07-20-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NEEDTOBESOBER

I want to let everyone know I talked to my father who will be paying for me to go into detox, I realized I can't do it on my own. probably within the next week . my concern is do they give you medications to help w/withdrawals, my son went to detox for a week and they gave him some medicines to help which was about 6 yrs ago now he doesnt take xanax anymore. Any comments welcome. Also going to get off alcohol in my case I am having dt's , tryed to quit cold turkey, but couldnt do it.

Great that your dad is going to help you.

The Rehab I went to they gave me phenabarbitol starting from a dose based on my usage of Zanax to tapering everyday down to one and and then O...This medication was given to prevent seizures. Don't quit alcohol on your own especially if you are having DT's. Benzos' and alcohol withdrawal should always be done under medical supervision.

Thinking of you and keep posting.

NEEDTOBESOBER · 07-21-2007, 07:59 AM

Missymae, how many mgs a day were you taking?, I would say I take 6 mgs a day, and sometimes up to 8 mgs.

Missymae737 · 07-21-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NEEDTOBESOBER

Missymae, how many mgs a day were you taking?, I would say I take 6 mgs a day, and sometimes up to 8 mgs.

I was prescribed 6 mg. a day. The last few months of being on this medication I was taking a lot more. I don't remember how much as this was like total a blackout.

***Anna*** · 07-21-2007, 09:40 PM

Hi Rita,

How has your week been going?

I hope the taper the dr put you on works well.

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NEEDTOBESOBER Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS Posts: 501	Missymae, how many mgs a day were you taking?, I would say I take 6 mgs a day, and sometimes up to 8 mgs.

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