Tapering

203 topics in this forum

1. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules 1 2 3 4 5

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
   • (and 3 more)

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     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 176 replies
   • 157,356 views
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   • lxjuice
   • Friday at 05:18 PM

2. Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics 1 2 3 4 8

   By Altostrata, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
   • (and 2 more)

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     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 279 replies
   • 117,350 views
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   • Zeena
   • March 11

3. Why taper by 10% of my dosage? 1 2

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 52 replies
   • 163,836 views
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   • Gridley
   • February 21

4. Keep daily notes of drug schedule and symptoms to track patterns and progress

   By Karma, February 17, 2012
   • 24 replies
   • 7,358 views
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   • LarryS
   • February 19

5. How to calculate dosages and dilutions? Spreadsheets and calculators 1 2 3

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 77 replies
   • 25,939 views
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   • Superwoman
   • January 1

6. The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering 1 2

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 50 replies
   • 12,064 views
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   • brassmonkey
   • December 8, 2019

7. How to talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal? What to expect? 1 2 3 4

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 113 replies
   • 25,933 views
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   • carefulprayerful
   • November 14, 2019

8. Taking multiple psych drugs? Which drug to taper first? 1 2 3

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 83 replies
   • 48,137 views
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   • savinggrace
   • October 29, 2019

9. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

   By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
   • 12 replies
   • 49,727 views
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   • Altostrata
   • February 3, 2019

10. Dose Equivalents for Antidepressants and Second-Generation Antipsychotics

    By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

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    • equivalent
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      • dose
      • equivalent
      • antipsychotic
      • neuroleptic
    • 21 replies
    • 3,931 views
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    • JimH
    • November 3, 2018

11. Using a digital scale to measure doses 1 2 3 4 9

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 316 replies
    • 72,716 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • March 29

12. Tips for tapering off Lexapro (escitalopram) 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 120 replies
    • 333,762 views
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    • Victor3
    • March 29

13. Tips for tapering off Luvox (fluvoxamine)

    By Altostrata, October 17, 2013
    • 12 replies
    • 21,871 views
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    • Altostrata
    • March 15

14. When to end the taper and jump to zero? 1 2 3

    By MatGMax, December 23, 2014   

    • taper
    • 104 replies
    • 16,335 views
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    • Gridley
    • March 15

15. After reinstating or updosing, how long to stabilize? 1 2 3

    By John, April 23, 2012
    • 104 replies
    • 21,444 views
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    • Zzann
    • March 14

16. I made a mistake -- I accidentally took too much, took too little, or skipped a dose 1 2

    By caro123, June 7, 2012   

    • celexa
    • taper
    • 37 replies
    • 7,087 views
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    • Altostrata
    • March 13

17. Tips for tapering off Effexor and Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 9

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 297 replies
    • 265,941 views
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    • magnesi
    • March 13

18. Tips for tapering off Wellbutrin, SR, XR, XL (buproprion) 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011
    • 133 replies
    • 525,800 views
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    • Colonial
    • March 10

19. Aligning tapering to menstrual cycle

    By bunchesofoats, April 25, 2019
    • 13 replies
    • 662 views
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    • Bee5
    • March 9

20. Tips for tapering off Celexa (citalopram)

    By Altostrata, April 9, 2012
    • 21 replies
    • 191,859 views
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    • Respector
    • March 5

21. Tapering strips for psychiatric drugs being produced in Netherlands 1 2

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2013
    • 55 replies
    • 8,973 views
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    • pinciukas
    • March 3

22. Tapering during less than ideal circumstances

    By cathnz, February 25
    • 3 replies
    • 186 views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 28

23. Tips for tapering off Lyrica (pregabalin) 1 2

    By Altostrata, June 6, 2012
    • 47 replies
    • 87,587 views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 19

24. Heat, light and moisture may damage your drugs

    By areyouthere, March 9, 2014
    • 15 replies
    • 903 views
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    • Tom2020
    • February 14

25. Tips for tapering off lithium 1 2

    By antoinette, September 18, 2012
    • 38 replies
    • 31,230 views
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    • Frankgrimes
    • February 12

26. Tips for tapering off Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 7

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011   

    • pristiq
    • prozac
    • (and 4 more)

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      • prozac
      • prozac bridge
      • effexor
      • desvenlafaxine
      • venlafaxine
    • 244 replies
    • 288,086 views
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    • Yogendra
    • February 12

27. Change in drug manufacturer or generic substituted for brand-name drug 1 2 3

    By solida, February 21, 2013
    • 87 replies
    • 9,097 views
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    • Healedfromabove1
    • February 10

28. Counting beads in a capsule versus weighing 1 2 3

    By InNeedOfHope, November 17, 2011
    • 95 replies
    • 18,028 views
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    • gardenlady
    • February 10

29. Why taper? SERT transporter occupancy studies show importance of gradual change in plasma concentration 1 2 3 4

    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
    • 126 replies
    • 36,994 views
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    • Andie
    • February 7

30. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 144 replies
    • 78,158 views
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    • hayduke
    • February 7

31. The Prozac switch or "bridging" with Prozac 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, November 17, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 5 more)

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      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • tapering
      • switch
      • bridge
      • bridging
      • cross-taper
    • 137 replies
    • 4,718 views
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    • Kdot
    • February 4

32. Dr. Joseph Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist 1 2

    By dalsaan, June 8, 2012
    • 54 replies
    • 40,705 views
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    • ChickenBurrito
    • February 3

33. Getting custom dosages at compounding pharmacies (US, UK, Canada, and elsewhere) 1 2

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2011
    • 56 replies
    • 17,052 views
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    • marie123
    • February 1

34. Tips for tapering off mirtazapine (Remeron) 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, April 11, 2012
    • 112 replies
    • 101,753 views
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    • manymoretodays
    • February 1

35. Micro Taper Off calculator with built-in 2 week hold

    By Surfchick, August 11, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 652 views
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    • Gridley
    • January 31

36. sly's method for measuring beads of the same size -- instead of counting them

    By sly, August 31, 2013
    • 21 replies
    • 16,278 views
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    • FindRest
    • January 31