Tapering

205 topics in this forum

1. 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
   • 166 replies
   • 154,974 views
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   • hezzer78
   • January 3

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 77 replies
   • 25,069 views
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   • Superwoman
   • January 1

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 47 replies
   • 161,215 views
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   • Altostrata
   • December 27, 2019

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 50 replies
   • 11,056 views
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   • brassmonkey
   • December 8, 2019

5. Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics 1 2 3 4 8

   By Altostrata, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
   • (and 2 more)

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     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 275 replies
   • 115,471 views
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   • drugged
   • November 24, 2019

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 113 replies
   • 25,375 views
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   • carefulprayerful
   • November 14, 2019

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

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 83 replies
   • 47,384 views
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   • savinggrace
   • October 29, 2019

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

   By Karma, February 17, 2012
   • 23 replies
   • 6,918 views
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   • Superwoman
   • October 21, 2019

9. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

   By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
   • 12 replies
   • 48,274 views
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   • Altostrata
   • February 3, 2019

10. Dose Equivalents for Antidepressants and Second-Generation Antipsychotics

    By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

    • dose
    • equivalent
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      • dose
      • equivalent
      • antipsychotic
      • neuroleptic
    • 21 replies
    • 3,639 views
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    • JimH
    • November 3, 2018

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

    By dalsaan, June 8, 2012
    • 53 replies
    • 39,470 views
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    • Felisbela
    • 11 hours ago

12. I made a mistake -- I accidentally took too much, took too little, or skipped a dose

    By Sparrow, December 17, 2014   

    • celexa
    • taper
    • 29 replies
    • 5,626 views
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    • brassmonkey
    • January 15
13. Accidental Updose

    Topic was merged with I made a mistake -- I accidentally took too much, took too little, or skipped a dose

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

    By InNeedOfHope, November 17, 2011
    • 91 replies
    • 17,446 views
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    • drugged
    • January 14
15. Dr dropped Mum's olanzapine from 5 mg to 2.5 mg?

    Topic was moved to forum Introductions and updates

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

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 308 replies
    • 70,991 views
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    • Pens
    • January 14

17. Tips for tapering off Effexor and Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 9

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 291 replies
    • 263,387 views
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    • magnesi
    • January 13

18. Aligning tapering to menstrual cycle

    By bunchesofoats, April 25, 2019
    • 10 replies
    • 489 views
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    • Bee5
    • January 7

19. Question about the Gemini scale

    By Puppies123, January 2
    • 7 replies
    • 112 views
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    • Puppies123
    • January 3

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

    By Brandy, April 27, 2011
    • 33 replies
    • 23,289 views
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    • MissyE
    • January 1

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

    By Nikki, May 6, 2012   

    • lexapro liquid tapering
    • 86 replies
    • 7,421 views
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    • Rapini
    • December 28, 2019

22. Trintellix Taper: Advice for going to liquid?

    By Pinchy, December 26, 2019   

    • trintellix
    • vortioxetine
    • (and 2 more)

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      • trintellix
      • vortioxetine
      • tapering
      • liquid tapering
    • 5 replies
    • 102 views
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    • Pinchy
    • December 28, 2019

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

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 109 replies
    • 331,568 views
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    • Altostrata
    • December 23, 2019

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

    By Altostrata, July 20, 2012
    • 46 replies
    • 69,899 views
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    • drugged
    • December 23, 2019

25. Particle size after using a grinder

    By anytriptaline, December 16, 2019   

    • tapering
    • 1 reply
    • 135 views
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    • Gridley
    • December 17, 2019

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

    By Surfchick, August 11, 2018
    • 5 replies
    • 499 views
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    • Miyan
    • December 1, 2019

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

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 72 replies
    • 56,379 views
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    • Erell
    • November 27, 2019

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

    By Rhiannon, August 10, 2011
    • 58 replies
    • 8,342 views
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    • Worthy
    • November 27, 2019

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

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 130 replies
    • 76,491 views
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    • hayduke
    • November 25, 2019

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

    By Altostrata, November 17, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 5 more)

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      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • tapering
      • switch
      • bridge
      • bridging
      • cross-taper
    • 136 replies
    • 3,840 views
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    • Altostrata
    • November 10, 2019

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

    By MatGMax, December 23, 2014   

    • taper
    • 82 replies
    • 14,970 views
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    • Rhiannon
    • November 10, 2019

32. Tips for tapering off Luvox (fluvoxamine)

    By Altostrata, October 17, 2013
    • 10 replies
    • 21,585 views
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    • Altostrata
    • November 9, 2019

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

    By Emphyrio, October 29, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 485 views
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    • Altostrata
    • November 8, 2019

34. Communications with Dr. Stuart Shipko 1 2 3

    By compsports, June 26, 2011
    • 106 replies
    • 13,939 views
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    • Armorall
    • November 2, 2019

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

    By Rhiannon, June 4, 2012
    • 134 replies
    • 38,692 views
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    • Rhiannon
    • November 2, 2019

36. 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
    • 35,895 views
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    • Guilietta
    • October 24, 2019