Tapering

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1. Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics

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   By Altostrata, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
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     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
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   • Altostrata
   • Wednesday at 05:35 PM

2. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules

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   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
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     • taper
     • liquid
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     • suspension
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   • thecowisback
   • April 5

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

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   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
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   • ChessieCat
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4. Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

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   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
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   • Iatrogenesis
   • August 19, 2018

5. How to calculate dosages and dilutions? Spreadsheets and calculators

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   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
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   • Altostrata
   • September 18, 2018

6. The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
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   • CharlieZ
   • Tuesday at 03:12 PM

7. Tapering calculator at ReversePsychiatry.org

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, January 6, 2018   

   • calculator
   • tapering
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   • Blandell
   • August 11, 2018

8. Dose Equivalents for Antidepressants and Second-Generation Antipsychotics

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

   • dose
   • equivalent
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     • dose
     • equivalent
     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
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   • JimH
   • November 3, 2018

9. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

   By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
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   • Altostrata
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10. Using a digital scale to measure doses

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    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
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    • BfromNJ
    • Monday at 01:07 PM

11. Tips for tapering off Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)

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    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011   

    • pristiq
    • prozac
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      • pristiq
      • prozac
      • prozac bridge
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    • ChessieCat
    • March 21

12. Tips for tapering off Effexor and Effexor XR (venlafaxine)

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    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
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    • TortugaHealing
    • January 24

13. Using an oral syringe and other tapering techniques

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    By stan, April 26, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • April 11

14. The Prozac switch or "bridging" with Prozac

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    By Altostrata, November 17, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
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      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • tapering
      • switch
      • bridge
      • bridging
      • cross-taper
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    • Altostrata
    • December 4, 2018

15. Tips for tapering off Seroquel (quetiapine)

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    By mutley, January 31, 2012
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    • Tanha
    • December 18, 2018

16. The slowness of slow tapers (micro-taper)

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    By Rhiannon, June 4, 2012
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    • Katieone
    • April 10

17. Tips for tapering off Wellbutrin, SR, XR, XL (buproprion)

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    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011
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    • HikingAlong
    • May 1, 2018

18. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine)

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    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
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    • gladtobehere1984
    • February 21

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

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    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
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    • ChessieCat
    • March 22

20. Tips for tapering off mirtazapine (Remeron)

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    By Altostrata, April 11, 2012
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    • Altostrata
    • April 4

21. Tips for tapering off Lexapro (escitalopram)

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    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • May 4, 2018

22. After reinstating or updosing, how long to stabilize?

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    By John, April 23, 2012
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    • India
    • October 7, 2018

23. Tips for tapering off Cymbalta (duloxetine)

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    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011   

    • cymbalta
    • duloxetine
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      • cymbalta
      • duloxetine
      • fluoxetine
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    • tom1967
    • May 2, 2018

24. Communications with Dr. Stuart Shipko

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    By compsports, June 26, 2011
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    • woof
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25. Stabilizing - what does that mean?

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    By Narcissus, November 23, 2012
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    • MamaFlower
    • June 18, 2018

26. Change in drug manufacturer or generic substituted for brand-name drug

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    By solida, February 21, 2013
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    • jr1985
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27. Questions and answers about liquid medications, use by date, expiry

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    By Nikki, May 6, 2012   

    • lexapro liquid tapering
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    • Frogie
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28. Micro-taper instead of 10% or 5% decreases

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    By Altostrata, August 31, 2012
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    • Altostrata
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29. Tips for tapering off stomach acid blockers or PPIs (esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole)

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    By Altostrata, May 23, 2013
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    • JackieDecides
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30. When to end the taper and jump to zero?

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    By MatGMax, December 23, 2014   

    • taper
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    • rapunzel2
    • Wednesday at 10:13 AM

31. How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

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    By Lilu, June 10, 2013
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    • BfromNJ
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32. Extreme difficulty when in final stretch? Stay on low dose forever?

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    By Cberg, September 17, 2014
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    • ChessieCat
    • October 18, 2017

33. Tips for tapering off Zoloft (sertraline)

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    By Altostrata, November 14, 2011
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    • ChessieCat
    • October 20, 2018

34. Tips for tapering off Paxil (paroxetine)

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    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
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    • ChessieCat
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35. Tips for tapering off Risperdal (risperidone)

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    By Altostrata, February 2, 2012
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    • Iatrogenesis
    • August 14, 2018

36. Guides to tapering off psychiatric medications

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    By Altostrata, May 23, 2011
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    • bubbles
    • May 7, 2018