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Tapering: Valium

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Hi, I'm Jm

August 23, 2026··
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Hi I am tapering off Valium . I was on Klonopin for 2 years at 1 mg . I did direct switch to Valium 6 mths ago at 20 mg . I am tapering now trying to do 5-10 percent drops every 2-3 weeks . I just went from 5.5 to 5 today .

Valium — 5 mg — 2 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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Catina
CatinaStaff9h ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @Jm, welcome to Taper Community! How have you been feeling? I hope things go smoothly for you! Really listen to your body and don't hesitate to hold if you need to. https://taper.community/drugs/valium https://taper.community/forums/valium Catina 💕

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

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