Angelique67,

I know we're veering a bit off topic, but there are some patients who taper benzodiazepines over a 26-week schedule. It's true that it can be done at 25 percent reduction every two weeks, but it is equally legitimate to taper over a much longer period of time.

And the much bigger question: why taper at all? If you're struggling so much with anxiety, maybe tapering isn't such a good plan. But that's for you and your healthcare providers to discuss.

I think you should address the "drug-seeking behaviour" comment. I think it is reasonable for you to say, "I'd like to discuss the diagnosis in my chart." Have a discussion about it. Above all, ask if it was coded on your chart and therefore reported to your insurer. You also have the right to put an addendum in your chart, but I think it's best to aim for dialogue rather than be adversarial.

Again, best of luck. It sounds tremendously uncomfortable for many reasons.

roi