Tapering

222 topics in this forum

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

   By Ucfgemini, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
   • (and 2 more)

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     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 372 replies
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   • Bp1961
   • August 1

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

   By brassmonkey, July 5, 2020
   • 55 replies
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   • unblocktheplanet
   • July 6

3. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules 1 2 3 4 9

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
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     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 309 replies
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   • ChessieCat
   • July 6

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

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 92 replies
   • 60k views
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   • ChessieCat
   • July 1

5. Brassmonkey's Tips and Tricks for Tapering

   By brassmonkey, May 10
   • 4 replies
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   • rmce72a
   • June 28

6. Managing the Endgame Taper

   By brassmonkey, May 10
   • 3 replies
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   • bubbles
   • May 17

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 151 replies
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   • neurogenesis
   • March 25

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

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

   • dose
   • equivalent
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     • equivalent
     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
   • 32 replies
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   • Josef
   • January 10

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 103 replies
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   • UkDave
   • November 4, 2021

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

    By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
    • 129 replies
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    • buggedout
    • October 30, 2021

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

    By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
    • 70 replies
    • 200.8k views
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    • Altostrata
    • October 10, 2021

12. Myths About Your Drugs

    By brassmonkey, December 19, 2019
    • 11 replies
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    • Hibari
    • August 13, 2021

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

    By ipuka, September 29, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 2.4k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • September 29, 2020

14. NEVER SKIP DOSES TO TAPER

    By Altostrata, June 4, 2020
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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
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    • LarryS
    • February 19, 2020

16. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

    By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 66k views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 3, 2019

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

    By Altostrata, November 17, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
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      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • tapering
      • switch
      • bridge
      • bridging
      • cross-taper
      • escitalopram
      • citalopram
      • ashton
      • diazapam
      • benzodiazepine
    • 152 replies
    • 20.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • Tuesday at 09:27 PM

18. Tips for tapering off escitalopram (Lexapro) 1 2 3 4 6

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 212 replies
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    • brassmonkey
    • July 25

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

    By Altostrata, May 23, 2013
    • 102 replies
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    • Erimus
    • July 20

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

    By stan, April 26, 2011
    • 193 replies
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    • ChessieCat
    • July 13

21. Tips to remember to take your dose - reminder ideas

    By ChessieCat, January 22, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 620 views
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    • RachelSusan
    • July 4

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

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011
    • 156 replies
    • 560.5k views
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    • LeoTheLion
    • June 30

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

    By Altostrata, April 11, 2012   

    • mirtazapine
    • remeron
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      • mirtazapine
      • remeron
      • tapering
      • tips
    • 158 replies
    • 122.6k views
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    • brassmonkey
    • June 30

24. Tips for tapering Tramadol

    By mammaP, March 11, 2016
    • 8 replies
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    • ChessieCat
    • June 29

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

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 330 replies
    • 307.1k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • June 29

26. Ethical disposal of psychiatric drugs

    By anytriptaline, June 27
    • 1 reply
    • 105 views
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    • ChessieCat
    • June 28

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

    By Altostrata, November 14, 2011
    • 83 replies
    • 60.6k views
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    • LostInMarshes
    • June 23

28. Pharmaceutical liquids to make suspensions 1 2

    By Altostrata, October 6, 2012
    • 53 replies
    • 29.1k views
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    • souim
    • June 17

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

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 100 replies
    • 68.1k views
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    • souim
    • June 16

30. Using a scale to weigh and measure doses 1 2 3 4 13

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 460 replies
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    • Wanttofreemyself
    • June 15

31. Stabilizing, what does that mean? How long does it take after reinstating or updosing? 1 2 3 4 7

    By John, April 23, 2012
    • 224 replies
    • 54.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 9

32. Tips for tapering off clomipramine (Anafranil)

    By Altostrata, December 29, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • June 9

33. Why taper? SERT transporter occupancy studies show importance of gradual change in plasma concentration 1 2 3 4 5

    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
    • 147 replies
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    • ChessieCat
    • May 26

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

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 246 replies
    • 103.4k views
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    • Nicjk
    • May 22

35. Calculators to help you create your own taper plan

    By JimH, November 3, 2018   

    • taper
    • plan
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      • taper
      • plan
      • planning
      • schedule
      • scheduler
      • planner
      • calculator
      • benzodiazepine
    • 24 replies
    • 10.3k views
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    • Mymagdalena
    • April 22

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

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011   

    • pristiq
    • prozac
    • (and 4 more)

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      • pristiq
      • prozac
      • prozac bridge
      • effexor
      • desvenlafaxine
      • venlafaxine
    • 260 replies
    • 318.8k views
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    • dteeger
    • April 15