Tapering

224 topics in this forum

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 157 replies
   • 38.1k views
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   • LostInCanada
   • Wednesday at 03:24 AM

2. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules 1 2 3 4 10

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
   • (and 3 more)

     Tagged with:

     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 335 replies
   • 204.6k views
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   • LostInCanada
   • Tuesday at 09:49 PM

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

   By brassmonkey, July 5, 2020
   • 66 replies
   • 37.4k views
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   • sandnit
   • Tuesday at 08:11 AM

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 104 replies
   • 44.3k views
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   • DailyRecovery31
   • January 30

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 76 replies
   • 210k views
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   • Nicolas45140
   • January 23

6. Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics 1 2 3 4 11

   By Ucfgemini, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 384 replies
   • 151.6k views
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   • dangerous7
   • January 11

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 137 replies
   • 41.3k views
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   • Katy398
   • January 8

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

   By ipuka, September 29, 2020
   • 5 replies
   • 4.5k views
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   • j1290
   • December 30, 2022

9. Myths About Your Drugs

   By brassmonkey, December 19, 2019
   • 15 replies
   • 5.5k views
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   • Dodger
   • December 22, 2022

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

    By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
    • 92 replies
    • 62.6k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • July 1, 2022

11. Brassmonkey's Tips and Tricks for Tapering

    By brassmonkey, May 10, 2022
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views
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    • rmce72a
    • June 28, 2022

12. Managing the Endgame Taper

    By brassmonkey, May 10, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • bubbles
    • May 17, 2022

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

    By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

    • dose
    • equivalent
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • dose
      • equivalent
      • antipsychotic
      • neuroleptic
    • 32 replies
    • 9.7k views
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    • Josef
    • January 10, 2022

14. NEVER SKIP DOSES TO TAPER

    By Altostrata, June 4, 2020
    • 0 replies
    • 6.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 4, 2020

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

    By Karma, February 17, 2012   

    • daily notes
    • daily journal
    • 24 replies
    • 12.4k views
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    • LarryS
    • February 19, 2020

16. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

    By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 69.9k views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 3, 2019

17. Tips for tapering off Invega (paliperidone)

    By Altostrata, September 27, 2014
    • 18 replies
    • 29.3k views
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    • DailyRecovery31
    • January 29
18. IBS and Sertraline Tapering

    Topic was merged with Hello1891: doctor wants to taper me off Zoloft too fast

19. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine) 1 2 3 4 8

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 252 replies
    • 107.8k views
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    • Svie
    • January 26

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

    By Rhiannon, June 4, 2012
    • 142 replies
    • 47k views
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    • methuselah
    • January 25

21. Tips for tapering off Seroquel (quetiapine) 1 2 3 4 5

    By mutley, January 31, 2012
    • 159 replies
    • 159.8k views
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    • Emma86
    • January 25

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

    By Onmyway, July 30, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 397 views
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    • Onmyway
    • January 25

23. Tips for tapering off lithium 1 2

    By antoinette, September 18, 2012
    • 57 replies
    • 46.1k views
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    • HardWork
    • January 22

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

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2013
    • 77 replies
    • 14.1k views
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    • sandnit
    • January 18

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

    By ChessieCat, September 25, 2021
    • 22 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Faure
    • January 17

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

    By Altostrata, November 17, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 10 more)

      Tagged with:

      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • tapering
      • switch
      • bridge
      • bridging
      • cross-taper
      • escitalopram
      • citalopram
      • ashton
      • diazapam
      • benzodiazepine
    • 166 replies
    • 25.5k views
    • 
    • Ruthie3
    • January 16

27. Tips for tapering off Prozac (fluoxetine) 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, July 2, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • cross-taper
    • 93 replies
    • 254.9k views
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    • methuselah
    • January 15

28. Micro-taper instead of 10% or 5% decreases 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, August 31, 2012
    • 86 replies
    • 38.5k views
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    • Altostrata
    • January 14

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

    By Nikki, May 6, 2012   

    • lexapro liquid tapering
    • 88 replies
    • 11.6k views
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    • getofflex
    • January 13

30. 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
    • 262 replies
    • 325.2k views
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    • littlebird
    • January 8

31. Pharmaceutical liquids to make suspensions 1 2

    By Altostrata, October 6, 2012
    • 54 replies
    • 30.5k views
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    • GrievingFirefly
    • January 6

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

    By Surfchick, August 11, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • Altostrata
    • December 31, 2022

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

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011
    • 158 replies
    • 568.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • December 27, 2022

34. Tips for tapering off propranolol

    By Altostrata, July 9, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 550 views
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    • Altostrata
    • December 24, 2022

35. Tips for tapering off mirtazapine (Remeron) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, April 11, 2012   

    • mirtazapine
    • remeron
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • mirtazapine
      • remeron
      • tapering
      • tips
    • 160 replies
    • 127.1k views
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    • HughesEddie
    • December 20, 2022

36. Tips for tapering off Effexor and Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 10

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 338 replies
    • 316.7k views
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    • gogetter2014
    • December 12, 2022