Hi, I'm Elizabeth

June 13, 2026

I've been on Lorezapam for so many years and had to change doctors recently to even have a conversation. Now I'm self tapering. But i started Zepbound 6 weeks ago and it really helps with thy symptoms. So now I'm holding hoping to find a way to taper safely.

3 mg — 10 — researching taper | with clinician

2 Replies

WolfJun 13

Community AnchorProzac · researching

It is good to hear you are supporting your taper with a drug that sounds like it's helpful! Lorazepam is pretty notorious for withdrawal, but there are certainly other just as bad or worse. "Holding is a critical part of the process!"

Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 8 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 8 months — holding | with clinician
"If life is painful, start a rebellion and make it good."

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CatinaJun 13

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Elizabeth...welcome! I'm glad you now have a supportive doctor. It can make all the difference. It's good that you're feeling better, just be alert to any changes along the way. You might be interested in this link about tapering Lorazepam: https://taper.community/resources/blog/ativan-withdrawal-symptoms-and-timeline Let us know if you have any specific questions and we'll be glad to help! Catina 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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