Robins: Olanzapine tapering

[Robins]

Hello... I was prescribed with 10mg of olanzapine for Paranoid Schizophrenia. I taked it for 7 mos. I talked to my psychiatrist about the negative effects and decided to decrease to 5mg. I'm currently taking it for 4 months and decided on my own to taper down. I cut the 5mg pill into 4. Hahahahahaha. Then taked the 3 pieces. I'm experiencing withdrawal symptoms.

Edited January 29, 2021 by manymoretodays
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[Shep]

Hi, Robins.

 

Welcome to Surviving Antidepressants.

 

It looks like you're tapering too fast. We recommend tapering no faster than 10% per month, based on the previous month's dose (not the original dose).

 

Please see:

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Tips for tapering off olanzapine (Zyprexa)

 

 

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