Tapering

210 topics in this forum

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 47 replies
   • 153,402 views
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   • Gridley
   • June 10

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
   • 269 replies
   • 109,874 views
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   • mdwstrx
   • June 4

3. 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
   • 158 replies
   • 147,698 views
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   • TriD
   • June 3

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 74 replies
   • 21,628 views
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   • Courageous
   • May 12

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

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 79 replies
   • 44,537 views
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   • JB1234
   • April 28

6. The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 35 replies
   • 7,343 views
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   • CharlieZ
   • April 16

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 112 replies
   • 23,037 views
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   • BfromNJ
   • April 1

8. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

   By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
   • 12 replies
   • 43,569 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
   • 2,699 views
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   • JimH
   • November 3, 2018
10. Tapering calculator at ReversePsychiatry.org

    Topic was merged with How to calculate dosages and dilutions? Spreadsheets and calculators

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

    By Karma, February 17, 2012
    • 21 replies
    • 5,911 views
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    • firepink
    • March 9, 2018

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

    By Altostrata, July 20, 2012
    • 46 replies
    • 67,037 views
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    • street129
    • Just now

13. Using a digital scale to measure doses 1 2 3 4 8

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 263 replies
    • 65,773 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • 21 hours ago

14. Tips for tapering off Neurontin (gabapentin)

    By tezza, May 26, 2012
    • 33 replies
    • 45,046 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • June 3

15. NICE antidepressant discontinuation guidelines for UK doctors

    By Altostrata, June 15, 2012
    • 9 replies
    • 4,840 views
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    • Colonial
    • May 28

16. Tips for Tapering Atarax / hydroxyzine

    By JMBR, May 28   

    • taper
    • 1 reply
    • 60 views
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    • ChessieCat
    • May 28

17. Tips for tapering off Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 7

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011   

    • pristiq
    • prozac
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • pristiq
      • prozac
      • prozac bridge
      • effexor
      • desvenlafaxine
      • venlafaxine
    • 239 replies
    • 280,448 views
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    • liz419
    • May 27

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

    By Brandy, April 27, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 21,592 views
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    • Songbird
    • May 24

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

    By Nikki, May 6, 2012   

    • lexapro liquid tapering
    • 84 replies
    • 6,521 views
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    • ChessieCat
    • May 22

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

    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
    • 121 replies
    • 32,580 views
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    • Altostrata
    • May 20

21. Which tablets or pills may be split or crushed?

    By Altostrata, July 19, 2015
    • 4 replies
    • 9,030 views
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    • ChessieCat
    • May 13

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

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2011
    • 54 replies
    • 15,501 views
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    • Altostrata
    • May 11

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

    By Altostrata, February 2, 2012
    • 62 replies
    • 80,134 views
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    • Griqua
    • May 10

24. Aligning tapering to menstrual cycle

    By bunchesofoats, April 25
    • 1 reply
    • 104 views
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    • SertralineAnxiety
    • May 7

25. Tips for tapering off Paxil (paroxetine) 1 2

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 68 replies
    • 53,755 views
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    • Colonial
    • May 6

26. Tips for tapering off sodium valproate and valproic acid (divalproex sodium, Depakote, Depakene)

    By Altostrata, January 31, 2013
    • 6 replies
    • 569 views
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    • Altostrata
    • May 6

27. Tips for tapering off Lyrica (pregabalin) 1 2

    By Altostrata, June 6, 2012
    • 43 replies
    • 83,212 views
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    • Hawkins
    • April 30

28. Tapering strips, Has anyone used them?

    By Gryffe74, April 30
    • 0 replies
    • 77 views
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    • Gryffe74
    • April 30

29. Tips from members: Preparing to taper

    By bubbles, February 18, 2012
    • 6 replies
    • 6,094 views
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    • ShiningLight
    • April 26

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

    By mutley, January 31, 2012
    • 131 replies
    • 133,724 views
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    • ChessieCat
    • April 22

31. Using an oral syringe and other tapering techniques 1 2 3 4 5

    By stan, April 26, 2011
    • 158 replies
    • 61,165 views
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    • Figgy
    • April 20

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

    By MatGMax, December 23, 2014   

    • taper
    • 73 replies
    • 12,553 views
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    • rapunzel2
    • April 17

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

    By Altostrata, August 21, 2011
    • 53 replies
    • 133,066 views
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    • commitmenttohope
    • April 15

34. Why Low Doses of Medications?

    By BfromNJ, March 25
    • 2 replies
    • 168 views
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    • Vivienne
    • April 11

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

    By Rhiannon, June 4, 2012
    • 125 replies
    • 36,505 views
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    • Katieone
    • April 10

36. Change in drug manufacturer or generic substituted for brand-name drug 1 2 3

    By solida, February 21, 2013
    • 82 replies
    • 8,362 views
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    • jr1985
    • April 10