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Best benzo for opiate w/d? - Batgirl - 10-07-2016 My cousin is finally ready to kick the smack and wants to do it at home. He is using the Thomas recipe, which calls for a benzo. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good one for opiate w/d? Xanax seems out, with its short half life and higher potential for addiction. Klonopin maybe, due it its long half-life? Ativan? It would just be for a short time (his would make sure he only took it for a week or two for sleep and comfort). Any suggestions welcome! RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - Charon - 10-07-2016 I never helped someone withdraw from the big H. But, i would be more comfortable with a person using valium. I don't know klonopin. But, as an old timer, i believe in the tried and true. Valium would ease pain, nausea, restless leg, spasms and seizures in my humble opinion. I don't give medical advice, but it is just a thought. RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - Spanky - 10-07-2016 Batgirl, Like Charon, have no direct experience. But, for me, klon of a respected brand takes a bit longer to act, but lasts longer than v for me. Best luck to your friend. Spanky RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - Charon - 10-07-2016 OT: u r so funny mr. spankster with ur sig line. poor spanky. RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - germanshepherd - 10-07-2016 Valium due to the longer half-life. Some clonodine will also help with the BP issues RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - Batgirl - 10-07-2016 You are all so helpful! Looks like val is the way to go. He will have clonodine as well. RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - Batgirl - 10-08-2016 Thanks so much for the advice. His girlfriend will be caring for him (she is a saint), and I will support her as I can, though I am a bit burned out on his behavior at this point. She will be doling out meds, and he will only have a supply for 2 weeks. Sounds like Xanax and Vals are the way to go. Again, many thanks! RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - Charon - 10-08-2016 the big H. in post one. RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - ashylarry - 12-06-2016 Batgirl Valium is great. but i really find that doing a pharmy coctail is best if your not trying to do a rapid bup3 tapper. These mixtures include clonidine (the most helpful i feel) valium and or ativan and ambien and for sleep. Gaba also can help with the restless legs at night. Larry RE: Best benzo for opiate w/d? - DonaldGlover - 03-24-2017 Gabapentin erases all opiate withdrawal symptoms from what I've seen, and at 1.2g+ it completely eliminates restless legs |