Tapering

210 topics in this forum

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 47 replies
   • 153,317 views
   • 
   • Gridley
   • Monday at 05:02 PM

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

   By Altostrata, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 269 replies
   • 109,832 views
   • 
   • mdwstrx
   • June 4

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

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
   • (and 3 more)

     Tagged with:

     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 158 replies
   • 147,618 views
   • 
   • TriD
   • June 3

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 74 replies
   • 21,602 views
   • 
   • Courageous
   • May 12

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

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 79 replies
   • 44,518 views
   • 
   • JB1234
   • April 28

6. The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 35 replies
   • 7,318 views
   • 
   • CharlieZ
   • April 16

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 112 replies
   • 23,000 views
   • 
   • BfromNJ
   • April 1

8. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

   By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
   • 12 replies
   • 43,503 views
   • 
   • Altostrata
   • February 3

9. Dose Equivalents for Antidepressants and Second-Generation Antipsychotics

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

   • dose
   • equivalent
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • dose
     • equivalent
     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
   • 21 replies
   • 2,689 views
   • 
   • JimH
   • November 3, 2018
10. Tapering calculator at ReversePsychiatry.org

    Topic was merged with How to calculate dosages and dilutions? Spreadsheets and calculators

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

    By Karma, February 17, 2012
    • 21 replies
    • 5,903 views
    • 
    • firepink
    • March 9, 2018

12. Tips for tapering off trazodone (Desyrel) 1 2

    By Altostrata, July 20, 2012
    • 41 replies
    • 66,989 views
    • 
    • Altostrata
    • 8 hours ago

13. Using a digital scale to measure doses 1 2 3 4 8

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 256 replies
    • 65,638 views
    • 
    • brassmonkey
    • June 6

14. Tips for tapering off Neurontin (gabapentin)

    By tezza, May 26, 2012
    • 33 replies
    • 45,037 views
    • 
    • brassmonkey
    • June 3

15. NICE antidepressant discontinuation guidelines for UK doctors

    By Altostrata, June 15, 2012
    • 9 replies
    • 4,830 views
    • 
    • Colonial
    • May 28

16. Tips for Tapering Atarax / hydroxyzine

    By JMBR, May 28   

    • taper
    • 1 reply
    • 55 views
    • 
    • ChessieCat
    • May 28

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

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011   

    • pristiq
    • prozac
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • pristiq
      • prozac
      • prozac bridge
      • effexor
      • desvenlafaxine
      • venlafaxine
    • 239 replies
    • 280,394 views
    • 
    • liz419
    • May 27

18. How to cut up tablets or pills (using a pill cutter)

    By Brandy, April 27, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 21,577 views
    • 
    • Songbird
    • May 24

19. Questions and answers about liquid medications, use by date, expiry 1 2 3

    By Nikki, May 6, 2012   

    • lexapro liquid tapering
    • 84 replies
    • 6,515 views
    • 
    • ChessieCat
    • May 22

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

    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
    • 121 replies
    • 32,551 views
    • 
    • Altostrata
    • May 20

21. Which tablets or pills may be split or crushed?

    By Altostrata, July 19, 2015
    • 4 replies
    • 9,025 views
    • 
    • ChessieCat
    • May 13

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

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2011
    • 54 replies
    • 15,492 views
    • 
    • Altostrata
    • May 11

23. Tips for tapering off Risperdal (risperidone) 1 2

    By Altostrata, February 2, 2012
    • 62 replies
    • 80,111 views
    • 
    • Griqua
    • May 10

24. Aligning tapering to menstrual cycle

    By bunchesofoats, April 25
    • 1 reply
    • 101 views
    • 
    • SertralineAnxiety
    • May 7

25. Tips for tapering off Paxil (paroxetine) 1 2

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 68 replies
    • 53,728 views
    • 
    • Colonial
    • May 6

26. Tips for tapering off sodium valproate and valproic acid (divalproex sodium, Depakote, Depakene)

    By Altostrata, January 31, 2013
    • 6 replies
    • 563 views
    • 
    • Altostrata
    • May 6

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

    By Altostrata, June 6, 2012
    • 43 replies
    • 83,181 views
    • 
    • Hawkins
    • April 30

28. Tapering strips, Has anyone used them?

    By Gryffe74, April 30
    • 0 replies
    • 74 views
    • 
    • Gryffe74
    • April 30

29. Tips from members: Preparing to taper

    By bubbles, February 18, 2012
    • 6 replies
    • 6,078 views
    • 
    • ShiningLight
    • April 26

30. Tips for tapering off Seroquel (quetiapine) 1 2 3 4

    By mutley, January 31, 2012
    • 131 replies
    • 133,674 views
    • 
    • ChessieCat
    • April 22

31. Using an oral syringe and other tapering techniques 1 2 3 4 5

    By stan, April 26, 2011
    • 158 replies
    • 61,136 views
    • 
    • Figgy
    • April 20

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

    By MatGMax, December 23, 2014   

    • taper
    • 73 replies
    • 12,536 views
    • 
    • rapunzel2
    • April 17

33. Tips for tapering off Lamictal (lamotrigine) 1 2

    By Altostrata, August 21, 2011
    • 53 replies
    • 133,045 views
    • 
    • commitmenttohope
    • April 15

34. Why Low Doses of Medications?

    By BfromNJ, March 25
    • 2 replies
    • 167 views
    • 
    • Vivienne
    • April 11

35. The slowness of slow tapers (micro-taper) 1 2 3 4

    By Rhiannon, June 4, 2012
    • 125 replies
    • 36,472 views
    • 
    • Katieone
    • April 10

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

    By solida, February 21, 2013
    • 82 replies
    • 8,352 views
    • 
    • jr1985
    • April 10