Tapering

202 topics in this forum

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

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018
   • 50 replies
   • 10,471 views
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   • brassmonkey
   • December 8

2. Dose Equivalents for Antidepressants and Second-Generation Antipsychotics

   By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

   • dose
   • equivalent
   • (and 2 more)

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     • dose
     • equivalent
     • antipsychotic
     • neuroleptic
   • 21 replies
   • 3,459 views
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   • JimH
   • November 3, 2018

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

   By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
   • 75 replies
   • 24,039 views
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   • India
   • October 21

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 113 replies
   • 24,986 views
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   • carefulprayerful
   • November 14

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

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 83 replies
   • 46,893 views
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   • savinggrace
   • October 29

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

   By Karma, February 17, 2012
   • 23 replies
   • 6,702 views
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   • Superwoman
   • October 21

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

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 43 replies
   • 159,647 views
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   • Iatrogenesis
   • August 19, 2018

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

   By Altostrata, August 1, 2011   

   • antidepressants
   • antipsychotics
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     • antidepressants
     • antipsychotics
     • benzodiazapines
     • benzos
   • 275 replies
   • 114,652 views
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   • drugged
   • November 24

9. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules 1 2 3 4 5

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
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     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 165 replies
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   • Raye
   • 16 hours ago

10. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

    By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 47,388 views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 3

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

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

12. Tips for Tapering Atarax / hydroxyzine

    By JMBR, May 28   

    • taper
    • 1 reply
    • 267 views
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    • ChessieCat
    • May 28

13. Aligning tapering to menstrual cycle

    By bunchesofoats, April 25
    • 4 replies
    • 328 views
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    • bunchesofoats
    • August 14

14. Why Low Doses of Medications?

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

15. Simple BrassMonkey Slide tapering spreadsheet

    By jozeff, March 4   

    • spreadsheet taper schedule
    • 6 replies
    • 688 views
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    • noearthlyfamily
    • March 14

16. Truth about expiry dates?

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

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

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

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

    By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 10
    • 2 replies
    • 257 views
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    • DoctorMussyWasHere
    • February 10

19. Discernible patterns in the tapering process

    By Glosmom, January 31   

    • risperidone
    • risperdal
    • (and 4 more)

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      • risperidone
      • risperdal
      • antipsychotics
      • patterns
      • healing
      • tapering
    • 6 replies
    • 341 views
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    • Glosmom
    • February 4

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

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

21. Tips for tapering off clomipramine (Anafranil)

    By Altostrata, December 29, 2018
    • 0 replies
    • 314 views
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    • Altostrata
    • December 29, 2018

22. Tips for tapering promethazine / Phenergan

    By DaisyBell, November 25, 2018   

    • tapering
    • phenergan
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      • tapering
      • phenergan
      • antihistamine
    • 21 replies
    • 652 views
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    • Altostrata
    • March 3

23. Calculators to help you create your own taper plan

    By JimH, November 3, 2018   

    • taper
    • plan
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      • taper
      • plan
      • planning
      • schedule
      • scheduler
      • planner
      • calculator
      • benzodiazepine
    • 23 replies
    • 938 views
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    • Cleerity
    • January 28

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

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

25. Tips for tapering off propranolol

    By Altostrata, July 9, 2018
    • 0 replies
    • 1,833 views
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    • Altostrata
    • July 9, 2018

26. Drug metabolism rate affected by dose amount

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

27. Tips for tapering reboxetine

    By hardy86, May 29, 2018
    • 0 replies
    • 216 views
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    • hardy86
    • May 29, 2018

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

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

29. Progesterone tapering compounded oral powder capsules

    By Sheri755, January 22, 2018   

    • hormones
    • 4 replies
    • 409 views
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    • HAa
    • January 22, 2018

30. Adverse reaction after very short time on meds: Quicker taper?

    By kesh, December 19, 2017
    • 3 replies
    • 512 views
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    • Staz
    • December 28, 2017

31. Antipsychotic injections -- Haloperidol, etc.

    By Zharul, December 3, 2017
    • 2 replies
    • 427 views
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    • arwilliams
    • May 24, 2018

32. Parachuting Medication

    By ASkyFullOfHappy, September 27, 2017
    • 1 reply
    • 423 views
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    • mammaP
    • September 29, 2017

33. How to taper less than .01mg at a time

    By WarriorWoman, September 14, 2017   

    • risperdal
    • risperidone
    • 5 replies
    • 439 views
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    • WarriorWoman
    • September 16, 2017

34. Differences between tricyclic antidepressants and SNRIs mechanism of action

    By Altostrata, June 1, 2017
    • 0 replies
    • 708 views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 1, 2017

35. Storing Capsules, Tablets, or Liquids -- Look for Expiration Date!

    By Elexis, May 14, 2017   

    • Prozac
    • 4 replies
    • 469 views
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    • Elexis
    • May 18, 2017

36. Math pros! Need help calculating!

    By camomille, April 28, 2017
    • 2 replies
    • 383 views
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    • camomille
    • April 28, 2017