I have been taking lonazep md 0.25 for 6 months after covid. Now I want to leave it. Please advice how to do it. Thanks.

Question

You have to just stop the medicine from yourself.

A Amin Homeopath · Accepted Answer

You have to just stop the medicine from yourself.

Sartaj Deepak · Answer

Hi,
Make it Half for next 2 weeks and then stop. Do not worry if you have few mild withdrawal symptoms in the form of slight anxiety and delayed sleep onset for 3-4 days, you will be fine thereafter.
Thanks

Saarika Reddeppa · Answer

Dear lybrate-user, I appreciate the fact that you are willing to get rid of medication. The doctor will guide you to reduce the medication slowly. However, my suggestion is to work with a counselor to develop skills & techniques to face the changes. Develop a routine to maintain your mental fitness & physical fitness healthy by doing exercise, sleeping well (8 hrs, eating�a well-balanced balanced diet including vegetables & fruits in your meal, and keeping yourself hydrated. �you may require support therapy after getting rid of medication which will help you in managing a healthy lifestyle. Anxiety is always driven by our fear. When we fail to express our emotions it leads to different psychological issues. Therapy will help you in dealing with emotions and retain them as on going process in life. Take care. Saarika.

Shoeb Khan · Answer

Can stop it all together as it is very low dose. However if you are not able to do so, you can take it alternate days for a few days and then stop it.

Majid Shafi · Answer

Do it slowly. Better to consult a psychiatrist in-person, near your place of living. One suggested way: break lonazep md (0.25) into 4 (almost) equal pieces (i know it is a very small tablet and pill breaker, easily available online for 30 to 60 rs can help). Take 3 parts (pieces) daily for 7 to 10 days, then take 2 parts daily for next 7 to 10 days, then take one part daily for next 7 to 10 days & then stop taking. In case you have moderate to severe recurrence of your anxiety, visit a nearest available psychiatrist.