I was just prescribed Gabitril in stead of Lorazapam(adavan)

[generationZ]

what are teh differences? I am experience slight withdrawal fromt he benzo is it wrong of my doctor not to "Ween" me off the benzo? just trying to find all the info i can about the drug...my Physiologist as well as my father who is a Forensic Psychiatrist said it was wrong of him lhe said making a dependencies upon the doctor, which is not right? looking for input

thanks the jay man

[Zachary S]

Yes if you were taking it more than approximately 30 days, then you should have definitely been tapered off.

15-30 days its up to the doctors discretion to taper off, but personally I think it's better to the taper the patient off.

1-15 usually not tapered off.

[rehab_diva]

Was it wrong of him?? Well that depends on your dosage and length of time on the medication. Youre going through withdrawals because Gabitril (Tiagabine) is a non-benzodiazepine anti-convulsant, which does nothing for the "jonesing" your going through. If you were a long time user of lorazepam and/or other benzos (that were prescribed to you) then you should be upset about him not weening you off, and possibly see another doctor.