Tapering Temazepam for sleep

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Tapering Xanax (Alprazolam)

November 10, 2026

Hello. New here, and I didn’t see Temazepam listed, but I have been on 15mg a night for over a year. As far as I know, the only step down is 7.5mg and they are capsules. I am meeting with a new psychiatrist this week and will be discussing this with her. I’m also on 0.5mg of Xanax PRN/as needed, but I don’t take it regularly, just when I have acute anxiety and I usually start with a half-tablet or 0.25mg. Has anyone weaned off Temazepam for sleep?

Paxil — 30mg — 30 years — researching taper | Lamictal — 200mg — 15 years — researching taper | Xanax — .5mg - 10 years — researching taper | Temazepam — 15mg — 1 year — researching taper | Buspirone - 60 mg — One year — researching taper

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Seethroughsoul8081d ago

Lexapro · active

Greetings, BrightBreeze. Coming off of benzodiazepines is a whole other beast compared to typical antidepressants/psych meds. It can be very difficult, and even dangerous, to withdraw too rapidly. When I was coming off of very high doses of Klonopin, I used something called the Ashton manual as my guide. It gave me more information and support than any doctor..I strongly recommend checking it out. Benzos increase GABA, which is the brain's primary "brake" neurotransmitters that calms down electrical activity in a very widespread manner. When you remove the medication, the brain goes into a hyper stimulated state. It can take a long time for it to settle down and balance out. I tapered gradually over two years, so I could still sleep and function in the meantime. But my dose was much higher. Just listen to your body and don't feel pressured by doctors to go faster than what you feel is manageable for you. 🩷 Here is a link to the Ashton Manual.... https://www.benzoinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ashton-Manual.pdf

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