Tapering

216 topics in this forum

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

   By Ucfgemini, August 1, 2011
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   • Polzovatel
   • April 9

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

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
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     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 354 replies
   • 227.9k views
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   • Cheeky
   • Tuesday at 03:43 AM

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018   

   • fluvoxamine (luvox)
   • lamotrigine
   • 217 replies
   • 55.3k views
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   • Tridentata
   • March 7

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 140 replies
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   • Gumtree
   • February 17

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
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   • Catina7
   • November 17, 2023

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 106 replies
   • 238.2k views
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   • Daniel1269
   • March 19

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

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 106 replies
   • 75.1k views
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   • None79
   • February 10

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

   By Altostrata, August 31, 2012
   • 95 replies
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   • Sunflower414
   • Monday at 02:14 PM

9. Using Dr. Glenmullen's checklist to track symptom patterns and progress 1 2 3

   By Karma, February 17, 2012   

   • daily notes
   • daily journal
   • 90 replies
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   • JF46
   • April 6, 2023

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

    By brassmonkey, July 5, 2020
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    • Altostrata
    • February 16

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

    By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

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      • antipsychotic
      • neuroleptic
    • 34 replies
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    • Ruthie3
    • April 14, 2023

12. Managing the Endgame Taper

    By brassmonkey, May 10, 2022
    • 25 replies
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    • brassmonkey
    • March 11

13. Myths About Your Drugs

    By brassmonkey, December 19, 2019
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    • brassmonkey
    • May 5, 2023

14. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

    By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • February 3, 2019

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

    By ipuka, September 29, 2020
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    • j1290
    • December 30, 2022

16. Brassmonkey's Tips and Tricks for Tapering

    By brassmonkey, May 10, 2022
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    • rmce72a
    • June 28, 2022

17. NEVER SKIP DOSES TO TAPER

    By Altostrata, June 4, 2020
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    • Altostrata
    • June 4, 2020

18. Using a scale to weigh and measure doses 1 2 3 4 15

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 508 replies
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    • PattyCatty
    • April 16

19. Tips for tapering off Effexor and Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 11

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 363 replies
    • 349.2k views
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    • Alfred1977
    • April 19

20. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine) 1 2 3 4 10

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 338 replies
    • 124.1k views
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    • BoyMom70
    • April 13

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

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011   

    • prozac bridge
    • 265 replies
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    • Vancouver1986
    • March 11

22. Tips for tapering off escitalopram (Lexapro) 1 2 3 4 8

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 252 replies
    • 407.1k views
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    • Dee12h
    • March 14

23. How long does it take to stabilize after reinstating or updosing? 1 2 3 4 7

    By John, April 23, 2012
    • 230 replies
    • 68.1k views
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    • Altostrata
    • May 22, 2023

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

    By stan, April 26, 2011
    • 215 replies
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    • WeLiveInHope
    • September 24, 2023

25. Tips for tapering off mirtazapine (Remeron) 1 2 3 4 6

    By Altostrata, April 11, 2012   

    • mirtazapine
    • remeron
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      • mirtazapine
      • remeron
      • tapering
      • tips
    • 186 replies
    • 138.6k views
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    • Boges11
    • February 16

26. Tips for tapering off duloxetine (Cymbalta) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 175 replies
    • 310.8k views
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    • OnTheMend
    • April 16

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

    By Altostrata, November 17, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
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      • fluoxetine
      • tapering
      • switch
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      • bridging
      • cross-taper
      • escitalopram
      • citalopram
      • ashton
      • diazapam
      • benzodiazepine
    • 171 replies
    • 40.6k views
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    • LostInCanada
    • March 23, 2023

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

    By mutley, January 31, 2012
    • 166 replies
    • 170.6k views
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    • Vancouver1986
    • March 11

29. Tips for tapering off bupropion (Wellbutrin, IR, SR, XR, XL, Zyban) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011
    • 165 replies
    • 587.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • April 19, 2023

30. 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
    • 153 replies
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    • Dee12h
    • 4 hours ago

31. The slowness of slow tapers (micro-taper) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Rhiannon, June 4, 2012
    • 149 replies
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    • Mezzer
    • July 5, 2023

32. Counting beads in a capsule versus weighing 1 2 3 4 5

    By InNeedOfHope, November 17, 2011
    • 144 replies
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    • CharlieBrown
    • March 17, 2023

33. When to end the taper and jump to zero? 1 2 3 4

    By MatGMax, December 23, 2014   

    • taper
    • 117 replies
    • 32.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • July 26, 2023

34. Tips for tapering off Paxil (paroxetine) 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 113 replies
    • 80.6k views
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    • Xcaretuk
    • March 2

35. Tips for tapering off Prozac (fluoxetine) 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, July 2, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 1 more)

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      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • cross-taper
    • 112 replies
    • 268.5k views
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    • Leyla
    • March 7

36. Questions and answers about liquid medications, use by date, expiry 1 2 3 4

    By lionboy, August 10, 2011
    • 111 replies
    • 21.2k views
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    • graininthegrooves
    • March 13