TELL ME THE TRUTH SHOULD I BE OK STARTING THIS LOW ?

[quote="Tony O"]As I said I worked down from 200mg of Serzone to 180 over a month. My New pland for Doc is 190 to 195 for 4 weeks then move on, Now is that slow and low enough that I should kick this comfortably over next year or so ?

Be Honest, please don't give me false hopes


Tony,

Did you go back up to 200mg after being at 180mg? From your post it looks like your going back up instead of down? Did you read my post to you? My story is in there, I am withdrawing right now and am going down by 25mg every 3-4 weeks. It really depends on how you feel and of course how many side effects you are experiencing. Whether or not you can function or not, especially in your job. No one can really say what kind of side effects, if any, you may experience, if you have read any of the posts people have had manageable side effects to really unmangeable side effects. I know you are really anxious about what the future will bring in terms of your side effects, but try not to put the cart before the horse. Don't work yourself into a frenzy over what may happen or not happen. I am just taking it one day at a time and not being hard on myself about it. Be good to yourself and don't pound your mind to death with thoughts of failure or what if's!!! It won't do you any good. You need to experiment with your dosage and tapering and see what is best for you. It's all by feel. If your going down to fast you will know. If your dosage is too high, reduce it! From what I have read they suggest 5% to 10% of your dosage to reduce by. But that doesn't necessarily mean that would be right for you or me. You need to try first and then decide. But whatever you do, do it slow. I hope this helps.

Nikky

vitamin supplementation - including l-glutamine, should help your body adjust. Do a search on l-glutamine and addication.

(this is just general Beneficial Dietary Supplements - i put a star next to the ones you should NOT take until you are done the serzone though)
Essential Fatty Acids help reverse the effects of malnutrition related to drug addiction.

Vitamin B Complex helps rebuild the liver and reduce stress.

Vitamin B5 helps reduce stress and supports the adrenal glands.

Calcium and Magnesium help nourish the central nervous system and calm the body.

Free Form Amino Acid Complex supplies needed proteins.

L-Glutamine helps increase the levels of GABA in the brain, which has a calming effect.

L-Tyrosine and Valerian support cocaine withdrawal. Do not take L-Tyrosine if using a MAO inhibitor drug. *

Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) may help relaxation and reduce cravings. * (neglible)

L-Phenylalanine may assist with withdrawal symptoms. *

S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) aids in stress reduction and depression. *

5-Hydroxytryptophan aids with stress and withdrawal symptoms. *

Vitamin C helps detoxify and reduces drug cravings.

Zinc supports the immune system and protects the liver.

Burdock Root, Red Clover and Milk Thistle* aid in cleansing toxins from the blood stream and the liver.

St. Johns Wort supports mood and reduces depression. *

Siberian Ginseng helps with cocaine withdrawal.*

Multivitamin and Mineral Complex ensure complete nutritional intake.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.