Tapering

215 topics in this forum

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 108 replies
   • 22.4k views
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   • brassmonkey
   • 4 hours ago

2. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules 1 2 3 4 8

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
   • (and 3 more)

     Tagged with:

     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 259 replies
   • 177.4k views
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   • brassmonkey
   • 5 hours ago

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

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

   • dose
   • equivalent
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • dose
     • equivalent
     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
   • 28 replies
   • 6.3k views
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   • Josef
   • Yesterday at 10:02 PM

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 100 replies
   • 34.3k views
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   • Alejandra
   • Monday at 08:38 PM

5. Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics 1 2 3 4 10

   By Ucfgemini, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 330 replies
   • 130.5k views
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   • Jojomama
   • July 20

6. Myths About Your Drugs

   By brassmonkey, December 19, 2019
   • 7 replies
   • 2.1k views
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   • HugHK
   • July 2

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

   By brassmonkey, July 5, 2020
   • 50 replies
   • 14.3k views
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   • Jayy
   • June 18

8. Managing the Endgame Taper - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

   By brassmonkey, June 15
   • 0 replies
   • 210 views
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   • brassmonkey
   • June 15

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 68 replies
   • 183.4k views
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   • Yesyes123
   • May 22

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

    By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
    • 88 replies
    • 54.2k views
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    • getofflex
    • March 12

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

    By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
    • 126 replies
    • 32.6k views
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    • GNz11
    • December 16, 2020

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

    By ipuka, September 29, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • September 29, 2020

13. NEVER SKIP DOSES TO TAPER

    By Altostrata, June 4, 2020
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 4, 2020

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

    By Karma, February 17, 2012
    • 24 replies
    • 9.6k views
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    • LarryS
    • February 19, 2020

15. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

    By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 58.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 3, 2019

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

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2013
    • 68 replies
    • 11.5k views
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    • Altostrata
    • Yesterday at 08:28 PM

17. Tips for tapering off Celexa (citalopram) 1 2

    By Altostrata, April 9, 2012
    • 43 replies
    • 196.7k views
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    • Onmyway
    • Yesterday at 02:45 PM

18. Using a scale to weigh and measure doses 1 2 3 4 11

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 366 replies
    • 85.3k views
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    • OreElect
    • Saturday at 01:52 AM

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

    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
    • 138 replies
    • 44.3k views
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    • manymoretodays
    • July 18

20. alternating tapers from different drugs

    By watercolor8, June 19
    • 5 replies
    • 207 views
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    • Cheeky
    • July 14

21. Tips for tapering off escitalopram (Lexapro) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 168 replies
    • 354.8k views
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    • manymoretodays
    • July 11

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

    By Altostrata, April 11, 2012   

    • mirtazapine
    • remeron
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • mirtazapine
      • remeron
      • tapering
      • tips
    • 132 replies
    • 112.4k views
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    • ColdTurkey1
    • July 3

23. Tips for tapering off Abilify (aripiprazole)

    By Altostrata, March 11, 2012
    • 24 replies
    • 126.2k views
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    • arwilliams
    • July 3

24. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine) 1 2 3 4 6

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 213 replies
    • 91.4k views
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    • Mahadeva
    • July 2

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

    By Altostrata, May 23, 2013
    • 89 replies
    • 216.5k views
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    • Miko789
    • June 27
26. Simple BrassMonkey Slide tapering spreadsheet

    Topic was merged with The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering

27. 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
    • 253 replies
    • 306k views
    • 
    • Kevman2112
    • June 11

28. Tips for tapering off Prozac (fluoxetine) 1 2

    By Altostrata, July 2, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • cross-taper
    • 66 replies
    • 239.2k views
    • 
    • Altostrata
    • June 10

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

    By dalsaan, June 8, 2012
    • 63 replies
    • 47.5k views
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    • Phoenixmama
    • May 30

30. Counting beads in a capsule versus weighing 1 2 3 4

    By InNeedOfHope, November 17, 2011
    • 133 replies
    • 22.6k views
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    • Holly26
    • May 24

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

    By Altostrata, February 2, 2012
    • 63 replies
    • 90.7k views
    • 
    • Kush
    • May 22

32. How soon do most people experience WD symptoms after a reduction?

    By sunflower, January 11, 2015
    • 14 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Yesyes123
    • May 14

33. 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
    • 146 replies
    • 11.5k views
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    • Sebas
    • April 25

34. Tips for tapering off Invega (paliperidone)

    By Altostrata, September 27, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 24.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • April 12

35. Tips for tapering off lithium 1 2

    By antoinette, September 18, 2012
    • 56 replies
    • 38.2k views
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    • Fer787878
    • April 4

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

    By Altostrata, November 14, 2011
    • 81 replies
    • 54.2k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • April 2