How to Quit Benzos | Effective Benzo Taper Schedule | Dr. B
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- How to quit Benzos? This is a topic that is very near and dear to me. I'll also discuss my recommended Benzo taper schedule. I want to reframe the question though because when asking that question, that sort of assumes that when someone is on Benzos you need to quit them.
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I witnessed a miracle by watching this video. There is actually a doctor who is worthy of the degrees that are hanging behind him. I would do anything to have you as my doctor.
Thankyou so much Mark. Are you in California? I work in Santa Ana. If you have any questions please give us a call 1800-779-4715
Me too. 🌷
@@DrBAddictionRecovery do you do telemedicine? I want to get off of my anxiety medication with the help of a doctor and I cannot find one
@@DrBAddictionRecovery yes I’m trying to get off my Klonipan. Can you help me?
It doesn't sound like he would do anything doc.
This doctor is the only doctor that actually gets how patients are really suffering. I'm so glad I watched this. I wish this doctor was near me.
He understands this 100%
Contact him by Email or maybe on phone
@@michelebergman4336 how can i contact him i really need to get off xanax and centrax
David Powers is the man to go to for Benzodiazepine withdrawal. 2 months and 2 weeks in and I'm starting to get back to myself again. FINALLY!
@@nomics88 Hi. How can someone contact David Powers ? Thank you!
It's almost hard to listen to this because I know of no doctors that would help like this. I just wish there were more doctors like this.
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Dr. b what state are you located? Your a wonderful man and physician! It is very hard to find a doctor that these days that truly cares about the long term benefits the way you do! God Bless you :)
@@beingthesalt he is in Orange County California
Mike these guys are far,few, and hard to find.some of the doctors listed as benzo wise are not truly specialists.and you will waste your money and time with them.Dr B seems alright but he is far from me .out of state doctors can’t treat out of their state.This is all an ugly mess I have been trying to solve for years!! I can’t find anyone in Florida or my summer home in Ohio!!
@@tombalthis7199 call his office many can treat out of state
This is a doctor that actually cares people. We need more like you.
This is an excellent doctor. My taper took 5 years because of old age and health problems. My doctor was patient but knew nothing about tapering. Best thing I learned was to taper at your own pace, only what you can tolerate, but keep going. Half a tablet is a huge reduction.
Exactly. Not sure how many can take random 25% reductions...
How long did yours take? I am 53 and addicted to 2MG ativan. I tapered to 1.75MG and so far I can tolerate it. But I do not know when to drop next? I need help. Thanks in advance.
@@yuxk That rate is a JOKE. I tried that and nearly died in the ER Room. They saved me by giving me 4mg ativan and 20mg Diazepham with 10mg Hydrazaline. I was admitted to the Hospital for observation.
@@stevechan6244 I would talk to your Dr and try to get prescribed diazepam as it’s the most easiest to taper off. I’m currently on 6mg a day ( which isn’t a large amount). To put it into perspective 1mg of Ativan = 10mg diazepam. I’m on liquid diazepam so I can reduce at 1mg increments. I’ve also stopped taking it every day. I try to go as many days as I can before I feel the withdrawals coming on. It’s a slow process but coming off benzos too fast is horrific. So yeah I’d advise you to talk to your Dr about this. Hope it all works out for you.
I’m now down to 2 . 5 mg dly diazepam. But careful. I think I have the right social support & a kinda okay GP ( when he turns up :) though my addiction medicine guy is hopeless.
I feel this guy understands addiction well. The whole idea of empowering the patient to control their own taper is brilliant.
I BET HE GETS SUM BLOW BACK FROM OTHER DOCTORS..HE TALKIN ABOUT THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM...NOT A COWARD!!!THIS IS LIFE OR DEATH...NOT TO MENTION QUALITY OF LIFE....WHAT HAPPENS IF U DENY PEOPLE WHO REALLY NEED BENZOS??DID THE AMA PUSH DOCTORS TO CUT PEOPLE OFF??I KNOW 2 PEOPLE THAT RESORTED TO GETTING FROM STRANGERS,THEY SRE DEAD,NOT FROM overdosing but poisoned!!!by FAKE BENZOS, IF U HAVE SEVERE ANXIETY AND OR IN PAIN,TRY CBD IN HIGH DOSES!!!GROW YOUR OWN MEDICATION AND WATCH BIG PHARMA TURN TABLES...IF YOUVE NEVER HAD A TRAMA OR JUST D.N.A RISKS THEN GODBLESS YOU!!
We aren’t addicted we are injured.
THIS DOCTOR IS GOOD. He builds rapport, builds trust, HE EMPOWERS THE PATIENT.. everyone is seen as an individual. 🥰💜
Ritalin is the solution for all addiction except Porn addiction! Libido in the heart suppress appetite and cravings of food, drugs and alcohol! Suboxone is for withdraw symptoms only
Yes❤ a very (sadly) rare thing
He should train the rest of all doctors on earth
@@annstar2793it sounds like common sense. I almost convinced doctors want to hurt us
U are a great dr the world needs more physicians like you
james perry thanks James
I agree. A DOCTOR who gets it. You are really a gem.
@@DrBAddictionRecovery you are truly a legend
I just wish we had one like you in UK. They just don't want to know.
@@marysather4074
I agree too! A Doctor who Truly puts His Patients health first and foremost! Awesome! Dr. B
@@DrBAddictionRecovery I quit benzos and SSRI only take them for 3 months.doc pre me for alc aand nicoteen wwithdrawal I hav broken sleep of 8 hours now.6 month sober almost when will dp fade
5 months ago I was begging this guy for information. Today I am over 4 months clean from benzodiazepines. I feel like a million bucks. To everyone struggling IVE BEEN THERE, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
Way to go Ryan 👏
@@DrBAddictionRecovery thanks! Is it normal to have periods of depression after 4 months off of benzo use?
@@ryanstoudt8381 yes. I experience this symptom 9mths med free. I am physically and emotionally blunted while my brain is healing. Please inform yourself of protracted benzodiazepine injury. I noticed I was injured for 12-18mths after each benzodiazepine cessation.
Please also become aware of the concept of “kindling.” My withdrawals and injuries became more severe and more protracted with each successive benzodiazepine cessation. I have a very specific view of benzodiazepines (procedures only, physical tremors) You don’t use a drug class used surgical sedation for anxiety. You just don’t. Now that I’ve been severely injured from prescribed dosing (daily and initially PRN) I realize I was unknowningly getting hurt while ON a benzodiazepine (tolerance withdrawals /interdose withdrawals) that was taken 1x/day @night for sleep, and also while stopping (Protracted Benzodiazepine Injury/BWS), becoming impatient and discontinuing the last 0.5mg/day in 60 days. I used to champion their use, now I completely disagree outside very specific cases. My brain is still bathed in glutamate from this syndrome. Calcium Ion channel+ messed up. I have movement disorder like akathisia and 24/7 internal vibrations, depersonalization/derealizarion, severe tinnitus, physical depression, blunted emotion... 40+ symptoms that are FACT not fiction. Medicine needs to hear these stories. The are real and EVERYWHERE. You don’t take these things daily. Once you get old and have renal impairments, benzos got wrong anyway? By that time, coming off is a horror show? It can be a horror show after 4 weeks? I’ve seen it? I hear about it daily? These stories are out there!!! It’s not addiction, it’s a potential neurotoxin.
@@DrBAddictionRecovery doc.. Do u have email add?
@@DrBAddictionRecovery I don’t know how to get off 2 mg klonopam my doctor I personally don’t thing she’s capable of getting me off of this. I been on it for sleeping. Now I feel it’s not working. Can you help me please.
How refreshing to hear a sane and reasonable attitude, instead of the over-the-top fear mongering. Thank you, Doc! Very helpful
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Words can't even describe the absolute torture of benzodiazepine withdrawal. No words.
How many mgs of what benzos were you taking?
@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 6mg klonopin a day.
@@gascramps1534 6 mg is a lot, are you still tapering?
edit: How long have you been on them and were you taking them for anxiety?
@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 I've been on them for a decade taken as prescribed for anxiety/panic disorder. My doctor tried a 1 week taper with librium (very dangerous) the withdrawals were unlike anything I can put into words. I'm now currently on 15mg valium a day. I still feel slight withdrawal since the dose is equivalent but it's night and day compared to not being on any.
Dose is not equivalent*
There is no help for Benzo Withdrawal Syndrome . I took as prescribed for 10 years and was cold turkeyed because my primary doctor was afraid he might lose his license with changing laws. It is the most traumatic event that ever happened to me. It is absolutely inhumane. Thank you for saying that doctor. I was fortunate to have another doctor read the Ashton Manual and treated me and let me taper to my own accord for two years and then I leaped. However, those two years I was mostly bedridden and suffering daily. Still am. Things lessen but we need help and there is none available. My primary doctor said Protracted Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome is impossible, that it can not last two years. He is wrong. I am suffering still physiologically. Please keep educating and advocating for the benzo community who have lost countless friends to this suffering. It is a hidden epidemic that needs recognition. Thank you Dr B for all you're doing. God bless you. I hope I make it.
I'm sorry you had to go through that, I am now soon going to have to go through the same process
@@steventurek2017 thank you, I wish you the best. Take your time and be kind to yourself. Look up Dr. Jennifer Leigh blog on benzo withdrawal, and read the comments on her posts. Very helpful info along with BenzoBuddies dotorg . Good luck
Vast majority of 'primary care' doctors are absolutely clueless and harming people left and right. They are indoctrinated by the pharma industry with schooling and into practice. They are nothing but drug dealers.
What was the main symptom you suffered
Everyman did u feel fatigue feet sweating and sstomach cramp.in ur withdrawal please answer
You are probably the best and most caring honest doctor I’ve ever seen
I wish there were more Drs like you God bless you my friend.
I second that emotion! He actually gets it.
Amazing guy, thankyou for your help, I've been on diazepam for 15 years prescribed, I have reduced my dose to just 6mg a day, but I've felt stuck at this dose and scared to continue further. You advice has given me hope that slowly even thou this is an extremely low dose I will be able to reduce further until I'm off it completely. I plan to reduce 1mg a month so hopefully in 6 months time I'll be clean. I love in hope god bless you, I wish we had caring and compassionate drs like you in the uk. ❤
@@Playinz4kidz Hello there. You're in the UK.. I'm in Australia. I just now read your comment from 7 months ago about benzo withdrawal. Hope you don't mind me asking if you continued to decrease your dosage. I've been looking for ways to do the same but my doctor just leaves everything in my hands. He doesn't understand... you know how it is. That's why I thought I'd write as I need all the information I can get . I'm on 4mg a day. Have been for 20 plus years. Your case sounded similar. Please don't think I'm a weirdo... it's just so difficult without proper help. Hope you're going well now whatever you decided to do 🙋
Going cold Turkey is hell on earth. I wish more Dr’s used this method.
I wish that All the Drs that prescribed Benzos were Fired & we could sue Big Parma for Millions each! I haven’t been able to work for 10 years
Dr. B, your advice should be heard by everyone connected to and affected by benzos. You've nailed it!!!!
My pleasure
I think a lot of doctors let addicts suffer because they honestly don't like them. This man has real compassion, without enabling people to continue in their destructive addictions. Bless this doctor.
You do understand people are prescribed this and can become physically dependent in as fast as a month. They can have tolerance withdrawals which then causes them to go up in dosage PRESCRIBED by their unknowing or apathetic doctors. Do not criticize or degrade people who are taking as prescribed calling them destructive addictions. Wait until you're Ina nursing home and are given it with no warning and then ripped off and living in hell. The withdrawals can cause permanent brain damage and even death you tw@t. This isn't just people trying to get high. These are people desperate to get off bc besides alcohol it is the only withdrawal that can kill you.
Agreed. Meanwhile they are the ones who turn you in to one. I've had a bad back since I'm 13 at 26 I was prescribed Vicodin has the doctor educated me back then I would have never ever touched one.
Every general healthcare provider in the United States should be made to see this video. You are a brilliant, compassionate man. You can not only die from the withdrawl from benzos, but also suicide. It was that bad for me, until I met the right psychiatrist who did exactly what you've described. Had I owned a gun, I would not be here when I was cut off cold turkey. This is such serious and important information.
Absolutely, if they can prescribe it they should understand it fully like this man
Cutting people off cold turkey from benzos should be criminal malpractice
a doctor did it to my old mates mum after shed been on it for 20 plus years. They just told her that's it no more. Cold turkey. She couldn't get up and used to shit the bed. Not funny. Some of them doctors ive had are a complete fukin joke. I sometimes think they got their medical certificate from a Mr Singh down some dodgy backstreet or alley in New Delhi. They haven'tgot a clue. @@tongpoo8985
Excellent video. Your patients are incredibly lucky.
The Voe thank you
I wish I was your patient.
There needs to be so many more doctors like you sir
This doctor has the model every doctor should use. Every doctor must watch this.
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It’s been 4 days without taking Klonopin and I’m feeling okay. I went from taking 1mg twice a day to 1mg once a day. Lately I’ve been taking it only if I really really need it. I’m hoping I can keep this streak going.
how's it going? hope you're good
@@Shloopy420 Not good! I started feeling the withdrawal symptoms. I nearly had panic attacks while driving on the freeway and I’m not trying to risk getting a seizure so I started taking 1mg every 2 days. It’s been working great so far. I’m going to work with my doctor to get on a different medication that’s specifically made to taper off pills for good.
@@robertreyes1126 did you have any further success ?
You totally can! I got faith in you. You and anyone else on this thread are in my prayers😁
@@robertreyes1126 sorry but there is NO OTHER MEDICATION to help get off Benzos!! Or else we would ALL BE ON THEM! It’s a grueling 2 year process to slow taper with out going completely insane or Comiting Suicide!!! This is NO JOKE
Wow a doctor who has a heart and understands wish I could find a doctor like this
Good doctor,sounds like he cares about his patients also ,we need more smart doctor's like him.
Thank you for such a helpful video! I’m going through a taper right now and all information to help me during this time is incredible. So thank you - and I agree, doctors should slow down the taper! This is a serious drug
You are welcome. Is there any other topics you want me to discuss??
Ritalin is the solution for all addiction except Porn addiction! Libido suppress appetite and reduced cravings for hours! Suboxone is for withdraw symptoms only
In 2 weeks I'll be off 2 different benzo's that I took for 6.5 years.
Hardest thing I have ever done but so happy I did 😁
yo congrats!! im closing in on being able to live my life and we both gonna be thriving!! much love good luck♥
How r u now
I always have this fear that one day I’m not going to be able to be prescribed them so I want to be off of them. I have MS so I am prescribed them and my doctor is not very good. She says Baclofen is NOT dependent. Well after following her instructions to get off of them I found out otherwise 😞 also btw, you seem like you truly care about your patients. Every doctor should be this way. Thank you for this info.
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Oh man I remember cold turkey 80mg a day baclofen. That was so bad!!! Honestly I think baclofen WDs are worse because they have more muscle relaxant qualities than benzos. I was good after about 3 months though. And I was taking it for like a year.
@@bloodsports94 I was just watching an addiction video from dawn farms where the md said baclofen is worse to withdrawal from as it really has no equivalent.
I hope other physicians will listen to Dr. B! Don't miss the story beginning at 22:00, where he describes empowering the patient. So many of us could have avoided a lot of hell, if we had a doctor that understands the absolute terror of having a dose taken away too soon, and the method of letting the patient choose which dose to lower or cut out, is simply brilliant.
Tandi Nicole thank for the feedback Tandi
Tandi Nicole this method has worked for me. But now I worry that my psychiatrist is going to retire or move 😨 - there’s always something to worry about 😩😂😂😂
@@maclardy I understand that fear! A really good one is so hard to find. Communicate your fears and sometimes they will implement a "plan B" or backup plan for you, in the event the worse happens (like with a colleague they recommend) which can help you with the worry and anxiety! I worry a lot that my insurance will change or my addiction specialist will move too. She gave me a list of 5 providers that provide emergency care, for example. I still worry though, but it did help with my fears.
Tandi Nicole great idea, thank you. If he can’t or won’t recommend a “Plan B”, I’m sure his receptionist will. They’re often great resource ppl.
Ritalin is the solution for all addiction except Porn addiction! Libido suppress appetite and reduced cravings for hours! Suboxone is for withdraw symptoms only
Dr B. You are a jewel. Thank you for what you do.
When I was in an in house rehab, the people that had the worst time during detox were benzo addiction and alcohol. I felt so sorry for many.
My buddy! Thank you. Sorry about delay in videos
@@DrBAddictionRecovery No problem about delay. I'm sure you're busy enough.👍💝👍
I'm not even in this situation, but you are a captivating doctor. If only every doctor treated their practice with such diligence and genuine care.
Spot on! I feel lucky to have a doctor who for the most part follows these principles. Its really the only way to go, if someone is serious about there health they will always do better if they feel they are in control with this medication. It really can be terrifying, so having this kind of support is a life saver. Most doctors have no clue where to even start. Thank you ❤
@lynn Loui what state is your doc in?
I am 5 days off Klonzepam and I couldn’t be happier :) thanks Dr. B!
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Hi Doctor. First of all, thank you for this video, I think you are doing a GREAT favor to society explaining this the way you did it. I need help, and after trying so many different doctors you're the first one I found who REALLY understands (seems at least) how to properly manage this issue. Is the website on your description a direct contact with you? If not, please let me know if there's a way to professionally contact. Thank you again!
Thank you and just saw this. Call the number on site and ask for Nicole. Good luch
@@DrBAddictionRecoveryany supplements involved in your practice of tapers for patients lowering klonopin?
I am taking 0.5 mg I will stop after 10 days will it be problem for me ?
Great video. I love your approach. I kept feeling like a failure because after cutting a pill, I'd feel like I'd have to continue at that cut dosage or I was failing. I like your approach so much better. Take the little wins. I'm going to start trying this.
do consult your doctor. Good luck
How is it going Charles?
I'm still on. I had a very rough month. A very bad month. But I'm getting by with about half. I'm going to let me dr know.
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I did what I thought was impossible. I quit. For me, weaning was the key. No insomnia, no panic attacks, etc for me when I did a slow taper over 8 months or so THERE is hope, you can do this, just taper slowly, if it doesn't work the first time i8t will at least make any withdrawal symptoms less severe. Start tapering now, follow your doctor's advice as each person is different. You can do this!!
How long were you on and on what and what dosage?
You are amazing Doc. Wish all physicians new the severity of this drug as much as you. Especially since it either elderly people or young folks who have to stay on it for very long
Oh my god this medical system I swear to God, but you are definitely a doctor that is worthy of their medical degree. 😢 I definitely needed this
I have been on 3MG Xanax per day (every 8 hours) for 28 years and I do better on it than off of it. A new doctor forced me to quit in 2014 and it nearly killed me! Now I am back on and I am HAPPY!
Me, same.
Greetings from Sarajevo.
Sana ❤
He is the whole truth here. I would do anything to have this gentleman as my doctor. He can see the fear in our eyes? oh God I can't
Checkout Dr Josef's TH-cam channel for further help. Search for Dr Josef @taper clinic. He is a psychiatrist with great resources about getting off benzos and other psychiatric drugs
I am 3 days with no xanax.. one the hardest things to kick. I was taking 2mg in the evening for about 7 month's. The withdrawals are horrible. My head hurts, my thoughts are very dark and my anxiety is thru the roof. Praying for better days
How you doing now?
Omg.....I stopped atavin 1mg after 5 months.....and I am still suffering paws....50% better than acute phase....yet I'm 4.5 months still in paws......taking 2.5mg valium per day still tapering .....
How this gentleman works is how professionals should all work he's a miracle , he works with his clients not against them
your work is not going unnoticed. i got myself into a pickle but im almost out of it and it was just a dumb but high dose 4-5 day binge at first. then it hit me. fuck. i HAVE to take more now since i didnt stop at day 1-3 and took way too much. it gets you so easily.this started the 18th and it was a bromazolam binge and i tapered that down RAPIDLY from the insane doses i was taking. (i dont know, it was unmarked blotted paper supposedly 100 3mg blotters but they didnt perforated it.but it got up to 50+mg a few days id assume) up until a few days ago. it was very bad for a few days.
i didnt sleep for 3-4 days and then a few days ago i satarted clonazepam after getting down to guesstimating 6-12mg of bromazolam. i took 1mg in the evening and slept not well, but i did sleep and felt SO MUCH better.i took 0.5 mg of clonazepam last night and didnt sleep well. im waking up alot and swaeting a bit. i plan to see how i feel tonight. i want to try and jump off now but if i feel as if i wont sleep i will take another 0.5 tonight and then maybe 0.25 the next night. i was so close to being in the meat grinder. These are powerful, very useful medicine. they can be lifesavers but INCREDIBLE respect must be given to the medicine and most importantly, yourself. Dont put yourself through hell. it took me until im 32 this year to finally know who i am and want to be. i have almost conquered my mind and i will continue to grow stronger and do shadow work my entire life.
People like you Doc are saving so many lives that will go out to exponentially grow this network of helpers and GOOD KIND HUMAN BEINGS! We will change the world!
also psilocin in micro doses and after the taper, proper macro dose could transform certain people and help waaayyy over 50% of people that would try it. we have so many plant medicines out there. dont even get me started on ibogaine. much love to everyone struggling.
Finally I hear from a doctor that actually understands the nuances of why and when you should or should not take these medications.
Its insane.. Wish we had more help.. Thanks for the video.. If only there were more doctors like you.
Here’s another help! Ritalin is the solution for all addiction except Porn addiction! Libido suppress appetite and reduce cravings for hours! Suboxone is for withdraw symptoms only
Is it really hard to have this kind of mindset? I thought all doctors were supposed to be smart. This guy knows what he’s taking about. This seems like the only doctor that has common sense
Have a look at Dr Josef's TH-cam channel, just search Dr Josef @taper clinic. He's a brilliant psychiatrist who has so many helpful resources on tapering off benzos and other psychiatric drugs
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I sure wish you were around the Dallas area...lol. You are saving alot of lives with your videos....
@@ramey_4332 Thank you, Ramey! If you're ever open to traveling for help, please reach out!
@@DrBAddictionRecovery Dr. B. Where are you located??
Ramey Music Orange County, caligornia
@@DrBAddictionRecovery May I email you my story?
Watching your videos has taken my anxiety level down by like 75%! Thank you Dr. B.! 🙏❤️
This is a GREAT Doctor. Thank God for him! ❤️
I've been on the Ashton manual withdrawal taper for 14 month's after being prescribed benzos for 26 years. I am currently working on the end tail of the taper with Diazepam and it is very hard but, I wanted it! I wanted off the meds. I'm not a victim of my circumstances I'm a survivor of my past!!!
@Padjoe Ceall 5mgs daily
Relapse last a whole decade! Ritalin is the solution for all addiction except Porn addiction! Suboxone is for withdraw symptoms only
@@fooddrugadministrator4079 please go away with your strange awkward pharmaceutical comments. Medicine is not our answer here. You don't even know what your saying. We aren't talking about ADHD or Opiates here. Go away. You're probably a BOT. Or just a knucklehead
I have been on Xanax since 1995.. 10 mg diazepám now but that's it. I have been suffering from tapering since like 2007... So that is a small amount and congratulations ☺️ to you dear, I feel you
I asked my doctor about using the Ashton method and she had never heard of it.
Thank you Dr Banimahd for this encouraging video on Benzo tapering which was done compassionately and professionally. To me you are truly a great Dr!!
You can absolutely save lives doc. This is amazing.
Dr B. is the only doctor that doesn't lump all addicts in one category. We're all different and all individuals. Some people can take things and be fine others can't.
Ritalin is the solution for all addiction except Porn addiction! Libido in the heart suppress appetite and reduce cravings! Suboxone is for withdraw symptoms only
@@fooddrugadministrator4079 are you serious? Ritalin is the poor man's cocaine. How would that help someone with opioid use disorder?
Reduced your intake by 25% every two weeks. If time isn't an issue you could go longer. After you feel that you are ready, reduce it to another 25%.
For example, I am currently taking a 2 mg Xanax bar.
1. Take 1.75mg of Xanax for two weeks
2. Take 1.5 mg of Xanax for two weeks
3. Take 1,25 mg of Xanax for two weeks.
4. take 1.00 ng of Xanax for two weeks.
That is about two months of tapering half my dosage.
If I repeat those steps I will be Xanax-free in 16 weeks, 4 months!
But howvl9ng have you been taking them
I like a doctor that does not talk to me like a child. Dr. B has a nice approach.
Such logical & astute insight!! You get an A+ in My book Doc, wish you were here in FLA!
Finally!! A doctor that gets it.
Yes it is inhumane. I was on benzos for 40 years. I am not an addict. Withdrawal almost killed me numerous times.
@@zonnebloem100 Still quite sick.
@@zonnebloem100 ❤️ how long were you on?
@@zonnebloem100 I hope you feel better soon. 🙏
@@sandywhat2429 thank you i hope for you the same 👌 good luck
this man knows what hes talking about
A wonderful presentation Dr! Giving patients control over there tapers is absolutely *crucial* towards having a successful outcome. Whatever that outcome may be.
Keep up the great work.
Thankyou my friend
...I like your approach, very much.
I know of someone who has abused alcohol for a lifetime and decided to quit seeking the help of a rehab doc and brought a case manager with him. The doc suddenly became upset, left the room and said she couldn't work with him because of his attitude.
It's doctors like this who need to be rooted out of the Recovery system.
This doctor is profound and a rare gem. Most of us are more accustomed to Health Care Professionals, Psychiatrists, ER and Pharmacies that are extremely judgmental and lack understanding & empathy. I have never abused my Rx but I have strange chemistry and very high tolerance to medications.
A huge problem is that many of us trusted and took these meds blind devotion. For me over 20+ years. One Benzo is not any better for our overall health.
I do applaud Dr. B. Your patients are very lucky to have you.
Ritalin is the solution for all addiction except Porn addiction! Suboxone is for withdraw symptoms only
You are a miracle to this community of people . God Bless you doctor 🙏🏻
The reason people take them is not that people don't want to take time. It is because doctors say, "You need this. THis is the answer." THAT is the problem. And they DON"T INFORM PATIENTS ABOUT THE DANGERS.
Exactly
I gotta say that, your very impowering! I really appreciate your time, I'm very grateful for the information, and I really like being here. I think the world could get a lot out of what you talk about. Thank you very much for making time to help us be informed
I wish I had this great doctor. I buy from the streets. I use xanex and valium for panic attacks. I only take them when I really have to now but I'm gonna run out. I felt the widdrawl and I ended up in a mental health ward. I was given a 5 day taper and I'm on my own again. I've a family to look after and I'm terrified of loosing everything.
Are you in California? You could come see us?
I really appreciate that. However I live in Ireland. Thank you so much DR
@@vintage5126 I can help you my friend.
@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 Hello I read you comment that you can help him, can you tell me how you can help him because I will appreciate if you can explain how you do it help please.
@@nitzaperez7173 With mental health issues its super easy to solve once you identify the source. i f i can find the source of this guys problem i can easily help him/her. I've helped many people who were lucid enough to identify the source.
This is the best video about the subject I've seen.
Great information! Now, considering it’s crazy now in the world I’m wanting to tapper off of benzo’s after being prescribed by a doctor twenty five years ago for PTSD and depression. It took years to find a antidepressant so I was give benzo’s. I’m seeing my current psych In ten days to discuss this taper. I don’t have insurance since Lyme Disease and Hashimoto’s, kept me out of work after working in sales and bios Irs’s development for 26 years. I want to taper down gently, yet I know that medications could be “inaccessible” at times, so I’m wanting tackle this beast in a safe environment ( which I can’t afford ). I need to be healthy for my parents and others.
Very good approach. Your words and actions are very understanding more doctors should be like you. Amazing attention to the details. As far as the taper and benzo choices.
Excellent Video, Dr. B!!! Sharing it out to help others. I was prescribed benzodiazepines but I never allowed myself to become addicted to it. I’ve noticed that many people seem to develop worse anxiety while taking them, usually because they become addicted. Mostly with Xanax. The other ones don’t seem to be as addictive. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Have a Beautiful Day!
Cindy’s Journey hi Cindy. How are you. I’ve been so busy lately but try and stay in touch. I agree w you totally and you are dead on. Thank you and have an awesome dsy
Anyone taking benzodiazepines over several months will develop physical dependence. It is the method of action of this drug that causes neuroadaptations and regardless of whether you take the drug as prescribed or abuse it these adaptations occur. Addiction is something entirely different.
Cindy’s Journey I heard Valium is better long acting doesn’t require so many Xanex leaves system fast and Valium is long acting -- so getting a taper is usually done with Valium or other long acting-- But still benzo’s either way
@@caffrey1100 you’re totally right. In England tapering is done with diazepam
The most brilliant and understanding Dr.!
You are a living saint in my eyes! Your empathy, knowledge, and straight forward communication are something I have never seen nor experienced in my life! ❤️ everything you say makes so much sense (from an addicted patient's view - my own). I'm not very religious but will pray for You, sir! If only more doctors could have your wisdom.❤️🙏🤝 I wish you and your loved ones nothing but all the best! And thank you so much for making this video. I'm lucky though, I have a doctor which is great and we work very well together and he always has trust in me. He has told me many times that he is very proud of the way I handle my medications. But, I have yet not dared to tell him about my addiction to Klonazepam (which started a long time before he became my doctor). So this video I'm sure will help me when I show it to him. Kindest regards from Oslo/Norway. 🙏
You are too gracious and generous with your words. We are all in this together; the rotten but enchanting shackles of the human condition. At least briefly :) Let me know how it goes with your Doc.
Dr. B Addiction Recovery thank you so much for your response, sir. Yes, I'll gladly tell you how it goes. Thank You for caring! ❤️🤝
Only doctor on TH-cam who is knowledgeable.
Sometimes, people need to be told to exercise, sleep right, eat a more balanced diet, quit drinking so much alcohol, quit social media, put the phone away, and learn how to cope with stress. This would probably resolve a majority of peoples' anxiety symptoms... it's much easier to cope and practice what therapy teaches you when you're taking care of yourself. This isn't what people want to hear from a doctor, but these people also don't understand what they're getting into with benzos. People are obsessed with "fixing" problems instantly with a pill, probably partially because Healthcare costs are so insane. No one wants to pay $30-40 to see a doctor for 15 minutes only to be told what they already know.
Withdrawal from opiates/benzos is the absolute WORST feeling(s) physically, psychology, emotionally, spiritually. I dont wish that oain on ANY person! Im currently on day 8 of withdrawal from benzos/opiates. I dint know how im still breathing/my heart is still beating. The racing thoughts, desire/urge to hurt myself just to stop the thoughts/pain, throwing up/diarrhea, hot/cold sweats, headaches. It's absolute torture. Thank you for posting extremely important videos regarding withdrawal. I'm probably going to call/go into a medical detox because this is too much pain 😔 but this video did give me 22 minutes of encouragement/hope. Thanks.
OMG I wish REALLY wish you could be my doctor. I want off these pills! I always feel terrified that I will lose some pills somehow and my doc won't do emergency refills. I'm scared I will die.
Hi Ashleigh, where are you located?
Ashleigh I'm in same boat I no what your going through ,god bless stay strong ◉‿◉
@@darylfolan5443 Hi bud, how are you doing atm?
@@darylfolan5443 did u feel fatigue and feet sweating
Xanax is basically banned in Australia. Its an S8 medication which means it’s basically impossible to get thank god for that!
It seems to be useful for 3 days then your tolerance grows, your addiction grows and suddenly you’re up the creek. I got addicted in the 90s. Had a bottle of 2mg x 100!!
After a month of light use it became apparent that my anxiety was worse than ever. I only took them initially because my separation from a terrible person was very stressful! I had never really had anxiety before. I know what anxiety feels like, everyone gets it sometimes, but normally I didn’t suffer from it.
Xanax actually gave me anxiety. So to fix the problem I dissolved 15 tablets in 60 ml of water in a bottle.. then I would dispense myself 2ml of the preparation at night time and top it up with freshwater each time and leave it in the fridge. That’s only one milligram and every time you have it afterwards it’s dosage is decreasing in a inversely proportional taper - painless. Worked like a treat.
You just have to remove any temptation of taking Xanax when you are a little bit pissed off or upset. I threw them in the toilet- devil’s brew!
I am glad that XANAX and is banned in Australia because I can see the problem caused overseas by its continual dispensing.
Thank you so much for giving us a clue about what is happening in addiction, and how to even imagine getting out of it. My son is addicted to Xanax and he’s thinking he can do it himself because he has no insurance, but he’s going to see a doctor soon.thank you for not making this like a infomercial where we have to wait in a minute you’ll tell us and in a minute you’ll tell us you just told us everything so thank you very much. God bless you!❤
Thanks for all the information. Learning so much!
You are very welcome, Ramey! Any big takeaways in particular?
@@DrBAddictionRecovery I like the way you make it feel its in the hands of the patient and the trust you build with them. I think that is very key to helping people get off benzos. The fear of going through the withdrawl from these is why people don't get off it. Just has bad if not worse than opioids in my opinion. Thanks so much again for all your videos.
I sure wish you were my doctor. To bad you can't practice in Texas.
Great channel .Thank You for charing al this .I found the channel today and its so good .! You realy care for Your Patience !
Drs aren't taught to think "logical" in med school. Lots of drs that practice outside the "norms" of western medicine are ostracized within the community. Def need more like dr B who aren't afraid to venture outside the box in treating these issues.
I know I wonder if he has any colleagues in Cleveland area?
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I took melatonin 3 mg at night,and got off benzos just like that.I am confident that Jesus is the way
Thank you for this video. I’ve been on klonopin for 10 years and I just met my new doctor today who immediately took me down from 3mg a day to 2. Her plan for next month is 1mg per day as needed. Needless to say, I need a new doctor. It really is baffling how ignorant some doctors are about benzos.
Amen. I hope you found a new doctor. That seems way too fast to taper.
You got reduced 1mg? That is totally irresponsible of your Dr. 1mg of klonipin= around 20mg of Valium. Here in England they don’t taper you off klonipin as they only come in 0.75 and 2mg tablets. Instead they switch you to Valium which is one of the easiest benzos to taper off due to its half life and you can come down in 1mg increments. I was switched from klonipin to Valium and I’m now down to 6mg and feel fine. Hope things go well for you.
Dr b, ryan here again. We talked on the phone a few months back when i was scared. I was just getting on the librium. Im now going from 10mg to 5mg of librium today. Just making sure this dose is safe to jump from. thank you!
Did you jump From 5 mg? Thats rather high…
Dr B you are the most aware and knowledgeable doctor I have heard speak. I wish you were near me (Chicago). I am in the midst of getting off MAT and Benzodiazepines so that I can get my nursing license back. My doctor is not as understanding as you!
Thank you, Wendy! If it's at all helpful to you, I do offer online video chat and call recovery coaching! Happy to speak with you about it. Let us all know when you get your nursing license back! Would love to hear your success story!
Dr. B Addiction Recovery Thank you! I just might give you a call soon. I don’t feel that I am getting what I need to succeed from my current doctor. As in too rapid of a taper.
@@DrBAddictionRecovery need help how do I get ahold of you
@@seanpinson9030 1800-779-4715
Thank you so much doc. I know you may not want to hear this but GABA supplement replacement therapy worked for me. It really has because I came off benzos a few times. All terrible. Except for this last time with the GABA supplement replacement. I'm free. Praise Jesus I'm free
Great video dr b love ya
Thank you Cindy!
We are living in a benzo epidemic for sure. Big Pharma doesn’t want us to think that. Doctors should be really educated about these class of drugs before prescribing. I was on Xanax 1mg three times a day. I switched to klonopin 1mg twice a day and going to start taper soon!!! I have the upmost respect for Dr. B !!!!!!
The world needs more drs like you . I’ve been off n on all kinds of benzos most my life . Now battling cancer. They have me on temazepam 30mg but I did sooo much better when I was on adavan but dr refuses to put me back on it . I don’t think temazapam agrees with me . I have a high tolerance n when I don’t take one I get very ill . I tried so hard to live with out them but now that I have cancer n in so much pain I need sleep . I wish I didn’t have to take them . But if I had my choice I would rather be back on the adavan because of how different I was on that med compared to now . I have been cut off cold turkey by drs a few times . There soooo more concerned for there own butts getting in trouble than are life n well being . I wish I didn’t have to depend on them but more so I wish I didn’t have cancer n all this pain ☹️
I was on 1.5 for a little over a year. I'm down to 0.5 right now. I have been on that dose for over three weeks. I'm going to start 0.25 for another three weeks soon
Cannot find doctors who are familiar with this where I live. All they do is JUDGE.
I really loved this video. I am wanting to quit my benzo. Wish I had you to help me there is no drs around here that are as good as you seem too be.
Thank you for your video. Are you familiar with the psychopharmacologist Heather Ashton’s work or willing to get educated on her work and the Ashton Manual? She dedicated her life to successfully getting people off benzos safely and humanely by an extremely slow micro-taper. I’m not an addict. I’ve been taking Klonopin as prescribed for near 20 years, and her method is what everyone in the benzo community (people who are like me) are advising.
Basically, if you don’t know Heather Ashton, you don’t know Benzos. Thank you if you respond because we, in the benzo community revere her work, for good reason. My question is whether you’d be willing to educate yourself on it. The more aware doctors we have, the more effective, safe and humane our tapers can be. Thank you ☮️ We truly need benzo wise doctors to effectively help us.
Ashton Manual. Dr. B knows what he's talking about. He's about the second-best addiction medicine doctor I know. The other is a physician known as Dr. G.
Amazing guy, thankyou for your help, I've been on diazepam for 15 years prescribed, I have reduced my dose to just 6mg a day, but I've felt stuck at this dose and scared to continue further. You advice has given me hope that slowly even thou this is an extremely low dose I will be able to reduce further until I'm off it completely. I plan to reduce 1mg a month so hopefully in 6 months time I'll be clean. I love in hope god bless you, I wish we had caring and compassionate drs like you in the uk. ❤
Did you manage to get off?
I was put on a high dose of clonazepam in 2003 and told it was safe for my anxiety and tremors. Now all these years later and living in a new state. I went to a clinic that was great until they stopped prescribing Benzos. Cut me off cold turkey. after 8 weeks of torture and hallucinating I seized and almost died. In the hospital, they put me back on the medication and I was fine. Found a new Dr who reduced my dose and I did well. My problem now is I have been told I am now 80 I have to be on this for the rest of my life. Most Doctors do not know or understand the danger of this drug. This Dr is well-educated on drug interactions and I wish to god I could find a Dr with this level of knowledge. I am on 1 MG 3 times a day. I was taking 2 mg 3 times a day.
Thank you for explaining this about Xanax. I started taking few weeks after my wife passed away due to anxiety, can’t sleep and burning throughout my body. I’m on the low dose once daily for 6-7 months and now cutting it by 1/2 and still doing well. Again thank you. I’ve always tried natural things but in this case I need professional help. I also pray to God before I take and ask him for the med to only do what it was meant to do. Great information!
No such thing as a low dose and they don’t recommend cutting things in half.
Ok Dr. Dip Shit how else would u slowly taper ur pill dose
I was put on benzos after 3 lost family members and a 15 year Fentanyl session.. I believe it saved my life but now I'm terrified to taper off the benzos, it's a crutch, I know that, I want to get off them.. Thank you for your helping video, your a fabulous Dr and person..!..
Very realistic approach, my doctor has the same mind-set, to give the control to the patient and empower them during the taper process. Can I ask you what you think of the Ashton Manual taper schedule? Thanks.
I was trying to do it and I got stuck at 1.5 mg Xanax and then had to go back to 2 mg, I’m doing it without the doctor’s help, he is so cold and I can’t talk to him. I was on 3 mg, my dr. cut me to 2.5 and said after that he’s cutting me to 2 so I’m trying to beat him to the punch, I’m suffering a lot. God bless you!
@@amyb2646 i feel you, im doing the same. im actually really strict with the dose, kind of hit a wall on 5mg diazepam, i dont feel good, and question everything, and how my outlook was "better" before valium, its like my best freind is now the enemy. i tried stopping and after 3 days you feel insane, i can imagine its a bit different for everyone.
@@utdkidswifeITO I thought I was doing so well and then I ran short and went through a nightmare trying to get a refill! I tried to go off cold Turkey and after it was horrible! After 16 hours I felt awful, that’s how fast the Xanax withdrawals start. So now I’m trying to do the 2.5. I was thinking about switching to a longer acting benzo like Valium and taper from there. I hate how the Xanax wears off so fast and furiously lol I pray that you are ok too. God bless you!
@@amyb2646
To be successful, you must switch to a longer acting benzo.
I don't think it's possible but i pray someone that suffers severe panic disorder can live without this medication . It's torture depending on a medication to live your life..Amazing video❤
I took myself off of Klonopin several times. The long half life is beneficial in doing this. I just tapered down every 3 or 4 days until i got down to taking hardly half of a .25.
Hi Diane. How many Mg were you on & how long did you take them ?
Sorry Dr. B you are saving my life. Tapering on Diazepam gives a lot of Psychosis Symptoms. Thank you for saving my life!
Oh and I'm quitting benzos because they are destroying my body and mind. As with many others.
Hi beatiful, how are you feeling now?
@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 still tapering it's a long road
@@joannalewis5279 I know, and i'm with you in the process kindly feel free to scontact me when you're feeling stuck.
@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 that's kind of you thanks
@@joannalewis5279 You're welcome dear, just know you are not alone and kindly feel fre to reach me, ok?