Taking Lortab 7.5/500,8 months How can I taper off to avoid withdrawal symptoms...

I have been taking Lortab 7.5/500 since August 06. I have take it anywhere from every three hours at double the dose to now 1 every 6 hours. This was all done under doctores orders for a severe dic compression leading to permanent nerve damage and chronic pain. I also take Klonopin 0.5 4 times a day for Panic Disorder and the nerve pain. I was in Ativan and last week he started the Klonopin and it has helped the nerve pain. They said I will always have nerve pain...I am so afraid that one day the doc will say enough and stop me cold turkey and I hear horror stories about this.. What protocol should a person follow to wean off these drugs after 8 to 10 months... Any input would be greatly appreciated... [/b]

Find a good neurologist who knows how to wean patients off benzodiazapines. No respectful doctor would take you off them cold turkey. It is too dangerous.

Also, find a new pain management doctor. I suspect your anxiety is caused by the nerve pain, so if you can get the pain under control, you will probably do better in weaning off the anti-anxiety drugs.

Good luck,
SMB