Kelly, I see your doc prescribed or was gonna prescribe a mild sedative to help with withdrawals. Jim is already taking Zoloft daily. He also takes Ativan at bedtime. Do you think he would still need assistance weaning off the patch?

Thanks for all the info. smile

Debbie, 53 wife and caregiver to Jim, 68, non-smoker, social drinks only. Stage IV SCC rt. tonsil. HPV+. Neck dissection 12/29/09. Peg inserted 2/2/10. Cisplatin and rad started 2/9/10. Carboplatin given 2nd round. 3rd round cancelled due to toxicity. Finished 30 rad treatments 3/23/10.