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Once we took Reagan out of the hospital and tapered off all the meds (with a psychiatrist's guidance) she returned back to normal.  She had an adverse reaction to Zoloft and our mistake was taking her to an ER in the middle of a snowstorm having no idea what was happening and taking their advice to go to a behavior hospital.  Once she was taken to the behavior hospital, they put her on several meds. It sucked but I hope this information helps someone else from making the same mistakes. 

February 17, 2021-   March 4, 2021 - 150 MG Trazadone (bedtime as needed)

February 17, 2021  - March 4, 202 - 120 MG Propranolol 2x a day, as needed for heart

February 17, 2021  - March 4, 2021 - 80 MG Latuda 1x day/dinner

February 17, 2021  - March 4, 2021 - 300 MG Lithium 3x/day

 

NEW HOSPITAL

March 4– April 1st - Lorazepam - 1 MG 3x day, April 12th, 2021 – current - Lorazepam (Ativan)- .5 MG 3x day
March 4– April 1st  - Quetiapine - 300 mg - bedtime, April 12th, 2021 – current
March 4– April 1st - Divalproex 250 mg - 1 - morning and 500 mg/night, April 12th, 2021 – current - decreased to 500 mg bedtime
March 4– April 1st  - Mirtazapine 15 MG/bedtime STOPPED April 8th

March 4– April 1st - Quetiapine - 50 MG 2x day, STOPPED April 8th

 

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@Reagan

Thanks for the update! 

So glad to hear that Reagan has recovered. 

How long did it take Reagan to heal after tapering off of the meds?

Would you consider writing a success story for our recovery forum? We have a lot of members who would be greatly encouraged and find hope in reading Reagan's story.

Congratulations <3

A. 

1996-2018 - misc. polypharmacy, incl. SSRIs, SNRIs, neuroleptics, lithium, benzos, stimulants, antihistamines, etc. (approx. 30+ drugs)

2012-2018 - 10mg lexapro/escitalopram (20mg?)    Jan. 2018 - 10mg -> 5mg, then from 5mg -> 2.5mg, then 0mg  -->  July 2018 - 0mg

2017(?)-2020 - vyvanse/lisdexamfetamine 60-70mg    2020-2021 - 70mg down to 0mg  -->  July 2021 - 0mg

March-April 2021 - vortioxetine 5-10mg (approx. 7 weeks total; CT)  -->  April 28th, 2021 - 0mg

August 2021 - 2mg melatonin   August 1, 2022 - 1mg melatonin   March 31, 2023 - 0mg melatonin

2024 supplements update: electrolyte blend in water sipped throughout the day; 1 tsp fish oil blend w/ morning meal (incl. vit. A+D+E); calcium; vitamin C+zinc

 

Courage is fear that has said its prayers.  - Karle Wilson Baker

love and justice are not two. without inner change, there can be no outer change; without collective change, no change matters.  - Rev. angel Kyodo williams

Holding multiple truths. Knowing that everyone has their own accurate view of the way things are.  - text on homemade banner at Afiya house

 

I am not a medical professional; this is not medical advice. 

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