Tapering

217 topics in this forum

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 89 replies
   • 19.2k views
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   • Mimosa
   • 5 hours ago

2. Ollie, Ollie Oxen Free, Managing The Endgame Taper 1 2 3

   By brassmonkey, April 20, 2020
   • 74 replies
   • 4.6k views
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   • Tattycorum
   • Yesterday at 02:02 PM

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 100 replies
   • 33.6k views
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   • Yesyes123
   • June 8

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

   By Ucfgemini, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 329 replies
   • 128.8k views
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   • Altostrata
   • May 29

5. Myths About Your Drugs

   By brassmonkey, December 19, 2019
   • 6 replies
   • 1.8k views
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   • Raye
   • May 24

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

   By brassmonkey, July 5, 2020
   • 49 replies
   • 12.3k views
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   • Nivsch
   • May 22

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 68 replies
   • 181.4k views
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   • Yesyes123
   • May 22

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

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
   • (and 3 more)

     Tagged with:

     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 252 replies
   • 175.4k views
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   • badmeditator
   • May 9

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

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

   • dose
   • equivalent
   • (and 2 more)

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     • dose
     • equivalent
     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
   • 24 replies
   • 5.9k views
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   • Altostrata
   • March 24

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

    By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
    • 88 replies
    • 53.7k views
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    • getofflex
    • March 12

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

    By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
    • 126 replies
    • 32.2k views
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    • GNz11
    • December 16, 2020

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

    By ipuka, September 29, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • September 29, 2020

13. NEVER SKIP DOSES TO TAPER

    By Altostrata, June 4, 2020
    • 0 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 4, 2020

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

    By Karma, February 17, 2012
    • 24 replies
    • 9.4k views
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    • LarryS
    • February 19, 2020

15. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

    By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 57.8k views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 3, 2019

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

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 165 replies
    • 352.8k views
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    • qualityblonde
    • 10 hours ago

17. Tips for tapering off Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 8

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011   

    • pristiq
    • prozac
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • pristiq
      • prozac
      • prozac bridge
      • effexor
      • desvenlafaxine
      • venlafaxine
    • 253 replies
    • 304.5k views
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    • Kevman2112
    • Friday at 01:41 PM

18. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine) 1 2 3 4 6

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 201 replies
    • 89.8k views
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    • hayduke
    • Thursday at 08:38 AM

19. Tips for tapering off Prozac (fluoxetine) 1 2

    By Altostrata, July 2, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • cross-taper
    • 66 replies
    • 238.4k views
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    • Altostrata
    • Thursday at 01:50 AM

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

    By dalsaan, June 8, 2012
    • 63 replies
    • 46.8k views
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    • Phoenixmama
    • May 30
21. How to taper zopiclone

    Topic was merged with Basten: coming off multiple drugs and rebound insomnia

22. Counting beads in a capsule versus weighing 1 2 3 4

    By InNeedOfHope, November 17, 2011
    • 133 replies
    • 22.1k views
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    • Holly26
    • May 24

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

    By Altostrata, May 23, 2013
    • 88 replies
    • 215.7k views
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    • SkydiverSZ
    • May 23

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

    By Altostrata, February 2, 2012
    • 63 replies
    • 90k views
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    • Kush
    • May 22

25. How soon do most people experience WD symptoms after a reduction?

    By sunflower, January 11, 2015
    • 14 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Yesyes123
    • May 14

26. The Prozac switch or "bridging" with fluoxetine 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, November 17, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 10 more)

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      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • tapering
      • switch
      • bridge
      • bridging
      • cross-taper
      • escitalopram
      • citalopram
      • ashton
      • diazapam
      • benzodiazepine
    • 146 replies
    • 10.8k views
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    • Sebas
    • April 25

27. Tapering strips for psychiatric drugs from the Netherlands 1 2

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2013
    • 63 replies
    • 11.2k views
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    • Altostrata
    • April 21

28. Using a digital scale to measure doses - weighing 1 2 3 4 10

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 357 replies
    • 84k views
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    • Gridley
    • April 16

29. Tips for tapering off Invega (paliperidone)

    By Altostrata, September 27, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 24.3k views
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    • Altostrata
    • April 12

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
    • 136 replies
    • 43.5k views
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    • Colonial
    • April 7

31. Tips for tapering off lithium 1 2

    By antoinette, September 18, 2012
    • 56 replies
    • 37.6k views
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    • Fer787878
    • April 4

32. Tips for tapering Zoloft (sertraline) 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, November 14, 2011
    • 81 replies
    • 53.5k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • April 2

33. 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
    • 41 replies
    • 10.1k views
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    • Emma7855
    • March 29

34. Tips for tapering off duloxetine (Cymbalta) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011   

    • cymbalta
    • duloxetine
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • cymbalta
      • duloxetine
      • fluoxetine
    • 162 replies
    • 270.8k views
    • 
    • ChessieCat
    • March 27

35. In Polish: Tłumaczenie "Odstawienie leków przeciwdepresyjnych" przez UK Royal College of Psychiatrists

    By Nomansland, March 17
    • 0 replies
    • 90 views
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    • Nomansland
    • March 17

36. In Dutch: Vertaling van "Stoppen met antidepressiva" door UK Royal College of Psychiatrists

    By Nomansland, March 17
    • 0 replies
    • 95 views
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    • Nomansland
    • March 17