Luvtoride Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I've been antidepressants close to 30 years. I've tried prozac, paxil, zoloft, wellbutrin, most of the SSRI meds. I have no record of the dates and doses. I'm on Pristiq now and have been for over 5 years. I take 100mg/day. I really feel this is no longer helping me and want to discontinue the drug. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted January 28, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted January 28, 2020 Welcome to SA, Luvtoride. It's very good that you came here before you began your taper. This site exists to help members taper off psychiatric drugs and deal with any withdrawal symptoms that may occur. We recommend tapering no more than 10% of your current dose every four weeks. Why taper by 10% of my dosage? The following link is specifically about tapering Pristiq, including how to get the non-standard doses you'll need for your taper. Pristiq is a problematical drug to taper because of its formulation and the limited number of doses available Please read this entire link before attempting to taper. The link offers several options for your taper. Tips for tapering off Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) This is your Introduction topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members. We're glad you found your way here. Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
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