Tapering

219 topics in this forum

1. Dose Equivalents / Equivalency for Antidepressants and Second-Generation Antipsychotics

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

   • dose
   • equivalent
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     • equivalent
     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
   • 31 replies
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   • Josef
   • Tuesday at 10:21 AM

2. The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering 1 2 3 4 5

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
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   • KMart95
   • Tuesday at 08:13 AM

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 70 replies
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   • Altostrata
   • Sunday at 04:37 AM

4. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules 1 2 3 4 8

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
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     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 271 replies
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   • HopeFloats
   • September 24

5. Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics 1 2 3 4 10

   By Ucfgemini, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
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     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 334 replies
   • 132.6k views
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   • LiaJ
   • September 20

6. Are We There Yet? How Long Is Withdrawal Going To Take? 1 2

   By brassmonkey, July 5, 2020
   • 51 replies
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   • Jayy
   • September 17

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 102 replies
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   • ChessieCat
   • September 4

8. Myths About Your Drugs

   By brassmonkey, December 19, 2019
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   • Hibari
   • August 13

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
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   • getofflex
   • August 12

10. Managing the Endgame Taper - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

    By brassmonkey, June 15
    • 0 replies
    • 422 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • June 15

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

    By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
    • 88 replies
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    • getofflex
    • March 12

12. PRINT OUT: Leaflet - Guidance on stopping antidepressants by Royal College

    By ipuka, September 29, 2020
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    • ChessieCat
    • September 29, 2020

13. NEVER SKIP DOSES TO TAPER

    By Altostrata, June 4, 2020
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    • Altostrata
    • June 4, 2020

14. Recording drug schedule and symptoms to track patterns and progress

    By Karma, February 17, 2012
    • 24 replies
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    • LarryS
    • February 19, 2020

15. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

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

16. Using a scale to weigh and measure doses 1 2 3 4 11

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 391 replies
    • 88k views
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    • PerAsperaAdAstra
    • 10 hours ago

17. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine) 1 2 3 4 7

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 222 replies
    • 93.8k views
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    • Mahadeva
    • Monday at 12:32 AM

18. Doctor is shocked at severe Cymbalta withdrawal symptoms

    By Altostrata, May 18, 2012
    • 15 replies
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    • getofflex
    • Sunday at 05:02 PM

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

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2011
    • 66 replies
    • 20.4k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • October 5

20. Dose-splitting for interdose withdrawal from short half-life drugs

    By ChessieCat, July 17, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 145 views
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    • Colonial
    • September 27

21. Cross Over: Changing form (eg tablet to liquid) of drug OR changing brand of same drug

    By ChessieCat, September 25
    • 1 reply
    • 68 views
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    • ChessieCat
    • September 27

22. Tips for tapering off Wellbutrin, SR, XR, XL / Zyban (buproprion) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011
    • 147 replies
    • 547.8k views
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    • Altostrata
    • September 18

23. Help with math for tapering

    By camomille, April 28, 2017
    • 5 replies
    • 587 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • September 16

24. When to end the taper and jump to zero? 1 2 3 4

    By MatGMax, December 23, 2014   

    • taper
    • 110 replies
    • 21.6k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • September 10

25. Prescription compounded tapering strips for psychiatric drugs from the Netherlands 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2013
    • 76 replies
    • 12.1k views
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    • benesh
    • September 6

26. On mini-tapering or micro-tapering

    By Onmyway, September 2
    • 1 reply
    • 135 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • September 3

27. Tips for tapering off amitriptyline

    By Altostrata, August 16, 2011
    • 20 replies
    • 63.8k views
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    • SurreyGuy
    • August 30

28. Tips for tapering off stomach acid blockers or PPIs (esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole) 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, May 23, 2013
    • 93 replies
    • 218.1k views
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    • Altostrata
    • August 28

29. Tips for tapering nefazodone (Serzone)

    By Altostrata, July 11
    • 2 replies
    • 107 views
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    • DebbieM24
    • August 27

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

    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
    • 143 replies
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    • Cheeky
    • August 27

31. Tips for tapering off Paxil (paroxetine) 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 85 replies
    • 63.4k views
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    • Colonial
    • August 25

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

    By Altostrata, April 11, 2012   

    • mirtazapine
    • remeron
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • mirtazapine
      • remeron
      • tapering
      • tips
    • 135 replies
    • 114.4k views
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    • Krisz1977
    • August 20

33. Tips for tapering off escitalopram (Lexapro) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 172 replies
    • 358.1k views
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    • Escitalopram21
    • August 12

34. How much water to mix drops with?

    By jon1, August 10
    • 2 replies
    • 90 views
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    • jon1
    • August 10

35. Citalopram: switching from pills to liquid CAUTION (UK)

    By Onmyway, July 30
    • 0 replies
    • 130 views
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    • Onmyway
    • July 30

36. Tips for tapering off lurasidone (Latuda)

    By Altostrata, July 9, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 23.5k views
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    • JohnBanes
    • July 29