Tapering

206 topics in this forum

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

   By ipuka, September 29, 2020
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   • ChessieCat
   • September 29, 2020

2. NEVER SKIP DOSES TO TAPER

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

3. Ollie, Ollie Oxen Free, Managing The Endgame Taper 1 2

   By brassmonkey, April 20, 2020
   • 69 replies
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   • bubbles
   • December 13, 2020

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 69 replies
   • 16k views
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   • brassmonkey
   • January 4

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

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

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   • equivalent
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     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
   • 22 replies
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   • Manny78
   • October 2, 2020

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
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   • Altostrata
   • October 5, 2020

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
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   • GNz11
   • December 16, 2020

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

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
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   • ChessieCat
   • October 21, 2020

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

   By Karma, February 17, 2012
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   • LarryS
   • February 19, 2020

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

    By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
    • 48 replies
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    • Andie
    • February 6, 2020

11. Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics 1 2 3 4 9

    By Ucfgemini, August 1, 2011   

    • antidepressants
    • antipsychotics
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      • antipsychotics
      • benzodiazapines
      • benzos
    • 307 replies
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    • DataGuy
    • 21 hours ago

12. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules 1 2 3 4 6

    By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

    • betahistine
    • taper
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    • 197 replies
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    • manymoretodays
    • Sunday at 07:06 PM

13. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

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

14. Pill or capsule identification - what is my drug?

    By ChessieCat, November 10, 2020
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    • 78 views
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    • ChessieCat
    • November 10, 2020

15. Wellbutrin/Zyban - pharmacies in Ireland have run out - can anyone help?

    By MollyMac, October 16, 2020   

    • wellbutrin xl
    • bupropion hcl xl
    • 4 replies
    • 263 views
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    • TiredOfDrugs
    • October 17, 2020

16. Variations of drug quantities in capsules

    By vincent, October 3, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 133 views
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    • Gridley
    • October 4, 2020

17. Tapering during less than ideal circumstances

    By cathnz, February 25, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 642 views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 28, 2020

18. Trintellix Taper: Advice for going to liquid?

    By Pinchy, December 26, 2019   

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

19. Particle size after using a grinder

    By anytriptaline, December 16, 2019   

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

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

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

21. Aligning tapering to menstrual cycle

    By bunchesofoats, April 25, 2019
    • 13 replies
    • 986 views
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    • Bee5
    • March 9, 2020

22. Why Low Doses of Medications?

    By BfromNJ, March 25, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 471 views
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    • Vivienne
    • April 11, 2019

23. Simple BrassMonkey Slide tapering spreadsheet

    By jozeff, March 4, 2019   

    • spreadsheet taper schedule
    • 6 replies
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    • noearthlyfamily
    • March 14, 2019

24. Truth about expiry dates?

    By nick1990, February 26, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 379 views
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    • bubbles
    • August 30, 2019

25. How does being a rapid or ultrarapid metabolizer affect tapering or withdrawal?

    By BfromNJ, February 13, 2019
    • 16 replies
    • 796 views
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    • Bee5
    • September 9, 2019

26. Taper rates for short duration exposure (<3 weeks)

    By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 10, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 407 views
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    • DoctorMussyWasHere
    • February 10, 2019

27. Discernible patterns in the tapering process

    By Glosmom, January 31, 2019   

    • risperidone
    • risperdal
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      • risperidone
      • risperdal
      • antipsychotics
      • patterns
      • healing
      • tapering
    • 9 replies
    • 723 views
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    • Altostrata
    • October 12, 2020

28. Tips to remember to take your dose - reminder ideas

    By ChessieCat, January 22, 2019
    • 1 reply
    • 397 views
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    • carefulprayerful
    • April 6, 2019

29. Tips for tapering off clomipramine (Anafranil)

    By Altostrata, December 29, 2018
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    • 788 views
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    • Altostrata
    • December 29, 2018

30. Tips for tapering promethazine / Phenergan

    By DaisyBell, November 25, 2018   

    • tapering
    • phenergan
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      • phenergan
      • antihistamine
    • 21 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Altostrata
    • March 3, 2019

31. Calculators to help you create your own taper plan

    By JimH, November 3, 2018   

    • taper
    • plan
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      • planner
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      • benzodiazepine
    • 23 replies
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    • Cleerity
    • January 28, 2019

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

    By Surfchick, August 11, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Gridley
    • January 31, 2020

33. Tips for tapering off propranolol

    By Altostrata, July 9, 2018
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    • Altostrata
    • July 9, 2018

34. Drug metabolism rate affected by dose amount

    By Lloyd, June 7, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 385 views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 7, 2018

35. Tips for tapering reboxetine

    By hardy86, May 29, 2018
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    • 300 views
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    • hardy86
    • May 29, 2018

36. Insomnia - What antipsychotics are easiest and hardest to taper off of?

    By arwilliams, May 24, 2018
    • 6 replies
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    • Altostrata
    • June 1, 2018