Need some help

[Gillybabe]

Been taking lorazepam for years tried to come off three times but was put back on them because of attack. I take 3mg to 4 mg a day. I have a new doctor who wants to see me regarding these tablets. Evetytime in the past I have tried to come off these at three doctors insistence have had terrible withdrawal symptoms. My last doctor who retired was understanding and never forced the issue. I now have thyroid trouble also which doctors cannot seem to get right. Now new doctor will not right out prescription until I see her. I am dreading this because of former bad experiences. I cannot go cold turkey and up until today have been managing my life fine. Now I am dreading tomorrow which is not going to help original anxiety. Can they force me not to take it.

[Agora1]

Gillybabe, That's absolutely correct in that you cannot go "cold turkey". Slow and safe cuts are the way to go with a doctor overseeing the weaning. They cannot force you to not take it but their control is by not writing any more scripts. You need to have a straight forward talk with the new doctor who can work out a schedule for you to wean off the drug as she sees fit. It's done according to the dosage and length of time you were on Lorazepam. I wish you well. I've done it myself so I understand your feelings.