Tapering

202 topics in this forum

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 50 replies
   • 10,367 views
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   • brassmonkey
   • Sunday at 05:04 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
   • 275 replies
   • 114,522 views
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   • drugged
   • November 24

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 113 replies
   • 24,937 views
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   • carefulprayerful
   • November 14

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

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 83 replies
   • 46,822 views
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   • savinggrace
   • October 29

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

   By Karma, February 17, 2012
   • 23 replies
   • 6,688 views
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   • Superwoman
   • October 21

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 75 replies
   • 23,981 views
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   • India
   • October 20

7. 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
   • 164 replies
   • 153,442 views
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   • Daffy
   • September 23

8. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

   By Altostrata, April 19, 2011
   • 12 replies
   • 47,264 views
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   • Altostrata
   • February 3

9. Dose Equivalents for Antidepressants and Second-Generation Antipsychotics

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

   • dose
   • equivalent
   • (and 2 more)

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     • dose
     • equivalent
     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
   • 21 replies
   • 3,429 views
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   • JimH
   • November 3, 2018

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

    By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
    • 43 replies
    • 159,506 views
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    • Iatrogenesis
    • August 19, 2018

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

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 305 replies
    • 70,034 views
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    • Frogie
    • Sunday at 05:17 PM

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

    By Altostrata, May 26, 2011
    • 107 replies
    • 330,031 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • Friday at 06:12 PM

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

    By Surfchick, August 11, 2018
    • 5 replies
    • 395 views
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    • Miyan
    • December 1

14. Tips for tapering off Effexor and Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 8

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 282 replies
    • 261,501 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • November 28

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

    By Altostrata, May 26, 2011
    • 72 replies
    • 55,836 views
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    • Erell
    • November 27

16. Taper more than one drug at a time? 1 2

    By Rhiannon, August 9, 2011
    • 58 replies
    • 8,187 views
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    • Worthy
    • November 27

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

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 130 replies
    • 75,666 views
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    • hayduke
    • November 25

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

    By InNeedOfHope, November 17, 2011
    • 85 replies
    • 17,114 views
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    • Gridley
    • November 18

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

    By Brandy, April 27, 2011
    • 32 replies
    • 22,909 views
    • 
    • brassmonkey
    • November 16

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

    By Altostrata, November 17, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 5 more)

      Tagged with:

      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • tapering
      • switch
      • bridge
      • bridging
      • cross-taper
    • 136 replies
    • 3,370 views
    • 
    • Altostrata
    • November 10

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

    By MatGMax, December 23, 2014   

    • taper
    • 82 replies
    • 14,521 views
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    • Rhiannon
    • November 10

22. Tips for tapering off Luvox (fluvoxamine)

    By Altostrata, October 17, 2013
    • 10 replies
    • 21,393 views
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    • Altostrata
    • November 9

23. When is stopping a medication 'cold turkey' the safest option?

    By Emphyrio, October 29
    • 5 replies
    • 351 views
    • 
    • Altostrata
    • November 8

24. Communications with Dr. Stuart Shipko 1 2 3

    By compsports, June 26, 2011
    • 106 replies
    • 13,770 views
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    • Armorall
    • November 2

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

    By Rhiannon, June 4, 2012
    • 134 replies
    • 38,301 views
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    • Rhiannon
    • November 2

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

    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
    • 125 replies
    • 35,235 views
    • 
    • Guilietta
    • October 24

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

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011   

    • cymbalta
    • duloxetine
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • cymbalta
      • duloxetine
      • fluoxetine
    • 151 replies
    • 254,140 views
    • 
    • Guilietta
    • October 22

28. Using an oral syringe and other tapering techniques 1 2 3 4 6

    By stan, April 26, 2011
    • 188 replies
    • 64,189 views
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    • Rachelina
    • October 21

29. Tips for tapering off Valdoxan / agomelatine

    By erer, November 2, 2015   

    • valdoxan
    • agomelatine
    • 30 replies
    • 9,400 views
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    • erer
    • October 4

30. Experiences after tapering to zero

    By Ravenvision, January 11, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 4,147 views
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    • Miko789
    • September 29

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

    By Altostrata, August 21, 2011
    • 60 replies
    • 135,944 views
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    • carefulprayerful
    • September 23

32. Ashton Manual recommendation of antidepressants

    By Barbarannamated, December 2, 2011
    • 13 replies
    • 9,731 views
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    • Shashal
    • September 15

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

    By Altostrata, July 19, 2012
    • 43 replies
    • 69,301 views
    • 
    • Shashal
    • September 15

34. How does being a rapid or ultrarapid metabolizer affect tapering or withdrawal?

    By BfromNJ, February 13
    • 16 replies
    • 460 views
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    • Bee5
    • September 9

35. Truth about expiry dates?

    By nick1990, February 26
    • 5 replies
    • 229 views
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    • bubbles
    • August 29

36. NICE antidepressant discontinuation guidelines for UK doctors

    By Altostrata, June 15, 2012
    • 11 replies
    • 5,406 views
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    • Colonial
    • August 27