Posted 7/29/2011 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Lexapro 3 weeks-1.5 months. it may be a good regimen to continue the lorazepam with the Lexapro, they work on separate targeted neurotransmitters. the lorazepam is OK to take long term but you need to keep the doseage down to the middle range like 3-4mg per day, also never discontinue a benzodiazepine or a SSRI ex: Lexapro, Celexa, Prozac, ect. abruptly. they are two of the most notorious lethal withdrawals with ethanol. two things to consider: do you have anxiety 3-5 times/week? also lorazepam has a direct calming effect on the bowels. one of the emergency treatment protocols for Irritable bowel syndrome "IBS". Ativan "lorazepam" or Klonopin "clonazepam" to me are the best choices for permanent use rather than Xanax "alprazolam" or Halcion "triazolam" because the firsy have a longer and more stable half-life and at every 8 hour dosing of the 0.5 or 1mg Klonopin or q8hrs. of 0.5-1mg of Ativan you get a steady blood state. one think you might want to sample a 600gram container of is Garden of Life's all organic "SUPER-SEED", it is a fiber, omega-3 (plant form "ALA"), protein and a patented Pro-biotic blend supplement that can be mixed in juice or anyliquid but it is best in smoothies every morning; i use frozen pineapple to get the enzyme Bromelain that is a anti-inflammatory and right up UC's alley, frozen blueberries or some berry for antioxidants, maybe organic dates or figs, fat free Stonyfeild's french vanilla or plain, maybe some raw herb; yerbe mate, Maca or Burdock root, and either some steam distilled water or almond milk, and 2 big scoops of Super Seed. i take a ultra-high dose of opioids and when this product came out i no longer needed Colace every night at bedtime or at all. best of wishes to you.