2Corinthians1 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Hello All, Glad to be here. Question: How do I know when my body has stabilized to a dose? For example, right now I struggle with dizziness almost every single day. Does that mean I should hold on my dose? Or could it just be the side effects? 1 My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted March 8, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, 2Corinthians1 said: Hello All, Glad to be here. Question: How do I know when my body has stabilized to a dose? For example, right now I struggle with dizziness almost every single day. Does that mean I should hold on my dose? Or could it just be the side effects? Please be sure to read this current topic from the beginning because there is information in various posts about how SA works. SA members wanting assistance with their drugs have their own Introduction topic which is the best place to ask questions specific to their own situation and journal their progress. This keeps your history in one place and means you do not have to repeat your story. I have sent you a "friendly 0 point warning" which contains instructions on how to create your Introduction topic. 1 * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 Very glad to be here. I am hopeful that I can get off all psychotropic drugs in the future. Right now, I am trying to get off of Gabapentin. My goal is to go down 5 mg a week if my body can handle it. 1 My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 @ChessieCat I'm sorry. Did I do everything correctly now? My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted March 8, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, 2Corinthians1 said: @ChessieCat I'm sorry. Did I do everything correctly now? Nothing to be sorry about. You have not done anything wrong. This is an explanation of how SA works: SA, which is a very busy site with a lot of members needing assistance, is staffed by a small number of unpaid, unrostered peers. When a member posts an Introduction topic it is placed in a moderation queue to ensure that it is responded to by a staff member. Different staff have different abilities and areas of knowledge and the staff assist those members who they are able to assist when they can. Staff are also mid taper, post taper or recovering from having got off their drugs too quickly. * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted March 9, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 9, 2022 @2Corinthians1 Welcome to SA. I'm going to give you a link to get started. @MerryJayneFriday Will be along shortly to welcome you also. In the meantime, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to us. PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist. Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form) ---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil. Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper. Last dose June 24, 2024 19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020) I am not a medical professional. The suggestions I make are based on personal experience. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 I have a question. How do I know if I have kindled to a drug? I went down from 200 MG a day to 195 mg a day of Gabapentin on Sunday. I have felt an increase in burning and tingling throughout my body since then, and have felt a lot of muscle spasms or palpitations since then. My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 @Frogie Could you or someone please help me? My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted March 9, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 9, 2022 @2Corinthians1 Here is a link on tapering gabapentin. Tips for tapering off gabapentin (Neurontin) I do slightly remember when I tapered off gabapentin, I had burning sensations. Mine was originally prescribed to me for fibromyalgia , which is a nerve disorder. PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist. Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form) ---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil. Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper. Last dose June 24, 2024 19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020) I am not a medical professional. The suggestions I make are based on personal experience. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 I dropped 5 MG of my Gabapentin dose on Sunday. On Tuesday I started to feel burning in my body, and having spasms throughout most of my body. Are these normal withdrawal symptoms? I am thinking I might just drop 3 MG the next time. My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
OldDodgy Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 @2Corinthians1 By my reckoning that was a 2.5 percent reduction which would normally be tolerated ok. However you did in the past do a massive drop and then updose so you are clearly very sensitive to it. if it was me I would hold on the 5mg drop for as long as it takes to feel more comfortable. They do sound to me to be mild withdrawal symptoms but I am content to be corrected. Best wishes Dickie My Intro topic. Was Dickie in FB gabapentinoids 2020 January Stopped Quetiapine 150 at night in a fairly chaotic fashion with holds, jumping at 6mg 2020 June Stopped Pregabalin 150 at night using Ashton Method Some holds. 2021 December Stopped Mirtazipine 15 using Ashton Method. (Slower at end). Nov 21 - Given Quetiapine 12.5 for sleep. Reduced mid March 2022 to 6mg - Off 30/5/22 Feb 2022 Ongoing Diazepam 17.5, Blip at Christmas when took 22.5mg for a few days, now 24 FEB Stable 17.5 as advised. Had long covid. Now going to 16.25 from 8/7/22. 7% drop Oxazepam 10mg.STOPPED 10th FEB 2022 “Rescue dose x 2 in 2 months. Buccastem 3mg less than 1 a month for nausea. Past meds since 1969 -Approx dates only available. Tranxene 15, Clomipramine 150 for about 25 years. 1993 Paroxetine 20 AD change. Diazepam 20mg swap from Tranxene. Oxazepam 10mg Prn since 1990's 1995 Trial of MAOIS. 2000 Escitaopram 10mg. 2015 trial of Trazadone. 2004 Pregabalin 150 at night. 2015 Started on Quetiapine 150 note, Mirtazipine 15 note. Diazepam increased to 30mg split dosing. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 11, 2022 Administrator Share Posted March 11, 2022 23 hours ago, 2Corinthians1 said: I dropped 5 MG of my Gabapentin dose on Sunday. On Tuesday I started to feel burning in my body, and having spasms throughout most of my body. Are these normal withdrawal symptoms? I am thinking I might just drop 3 MG the next time. After you make a reduction, you may feel odd in a few days as your system realizes you're taking less drug. These odd feelings are probably withdrawal symptoms that most likely will gradually go away in a few days. Please do not panic when you get these sensation, stay as calm as possible, and note their intensity. You should feel the intensity diminish. If it does not diminish over a few days, please alert us, it may mean you need to taper at a more gradual rate. 1 This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus MerryJayneFriday Posted March 14, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) Welcome @2Corinthians1. I like your handle BTW! I am glad you are here! Both OD and Altostrata have given you good advice. It sounds like withdrawal symptoms I would probably hold until I stabilized. Holler if I can help and hang in there XO MJF Edited March 14, 2022 by MerryJayneFriday 1 MerryJayneFriday Polydrugged for many years after dx of Failed Back surgery. Tapered from Lyrica from 2016 to 2020 Quit 10 mg oxycontin Sept 2021 currently taking 5mg oxycodone every 4 to 5 hours Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 @MerryJayneFriday @Altostrata I have just made a drop down to 182 MG. The withdrawal symptoms have been present, but not terrible. Is it ok to continue moving down? Here is what I have done: Starting taper from 200 on 3/6 3/6 - 195 MG 3/13 - 193 MG 3/20 - 188 MG 3/27 - 182 MG I haven't felt great over the past few weeks, but it hasn't been unbearable. Am I doing it right? 1 My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 29, 2022 Administrator Share Posted March 29, 2022 You made this decrease yesterday? What are the withdrawal symptoms you're feeling? How long do these typically last? 1 This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 @Altostrata I have mainly had internal tremors in my back and some fasciculations in my legs. The tremors have been in my back for about 1-2 weeks. I thought that could be side effects from the medication. None of it is unbearable, but it can be bothersome. 1 My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 29, 2022 Administrator Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, 2Corinthians1 said: I thought that could be side effects from the medication. None of it is unbearable, but it can be bothersome. I am confused. Withdrawal symptoms would be new symptoms after a decrease. When did these symptoms start? What times o'clock do you take gabapentin, at what dosages? How do you feel before and after each dose? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 @Altostrata The vibrations did start after I decreased on 3/13. I take 91 MG at 7 AM and 7PM for a total of 182 MG daily. I feel relatively fine before and after I dose. The only annoying thing has been the internal vibrations in my back. 1 My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus MerryJayneFriday Posted March 29, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 29, 2022 @2Corinthians1 Hey you know during my whole taper there were very few days I didn't have some sort of withdrawal symptoms. It was like being sick and being really really sick and everything in between. I think you are doin it right. Hope this helps MJF MerryJayneFriday Polydrugged for many years after dx of Failed Back surgery. Tapered from Lyrica from 2016 to 2020 Quit 10 mg oxycontin Sept 2021 currently taking 5mg oxycodone every 4 to 5 hours Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 29, 2022 Administrator Share Posted March 29, 2022 Are the vibrations more or less intense at any particular times of day? Are they a tingling or electrical feeling? Are they painful? How has your symptom pattern changed in the last week? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 @Altostrata They seem pretty consistent throughout the day. They are not painful or tingling or electrical. Over the past week, symptoms have stayed relatively the same. I'm going to hold at 182 MG until April 6th. That's dropping 18 mg in a month. 1 My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 31, 2022 Administrator Share Posted March 31, 2022 You may want to hold at 182mg for longer, depending on how you feel. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 @MerryJayneFriday @Altostrata Thank you so much for your help. I'm sorry to continue bothering y'all, but how would I know if I'm tapering too quickly? I'm very new at this, and had no idea I needed to taper off Gabapentin at all. This is my first month tapering off of Gabapentin, and I've gone down 18mg so far. As I've noted above, it has not been unbearable, but I have noticed some internal trembling, etc. Not painful, but just kind of present and annoying. How should I proceed going into month 2 of my taper? My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted April 3, 2022 Administrator Share Posted April 3, 2022 If you're getting withdrawal symptoms that last more than a few days after a decrease or are intolerable, you are tapering too fast. If you've been tapering too fast, withdrawal symptoms may cumulate. Often holding at one dosage for an extended period will allow your nervous system to adapt, but sometimes a small updose is needed. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 @Frogie @tezza What was ya'll's experience in coming off Gabapentin? I am currently at 168 MG (84 in the AM and PM) My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Also, could someone try and explain to me how I would know if I have kindled to a drug? I went up and down on Gabapentin a few times. See my signature. My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted April 28, 2022 Moderator Share Posted April 28, 2022 @2Corinthians1 I don't think you are kindled. You just need to do a 10% a month taper and hold if needed. Tips for tapering off gabapentin (Neurontin) I was on an extremely high dose and the psychiatrist took me off very quickly. PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist. Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form) ---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil. Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper. Last dose June 24, 2024 19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020) I am not a medical professional. The suggestions I make are based on personal experience. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 @Frogie Did you have any withdrawals from it? My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted April 30, 2022 Moderator Share Posted April 30, 2022 @2Corinthians1 It's been quite a few years since I was taken off, but if I remember correctly, I had some nerve symptoms while I was tapering. I was on 900 mg a day and the psychiatrist took me off 100 mg a week. It was really fast. PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist. Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form) ---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil. Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper. Last dose June 24, 2024 19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020) I am not a medical professional. The suggestions I make are based on personal experience. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted April 30, 2022 Administrator Share Posted April 30, 2022 Attention @MerryJayneFriday This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus MerryJayneFriday Posted April 30, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 30, 2022 @2Corinthians1. I'm sure sorry you are suffering. Sounds like typical withdrawal symptoms and I agree wirh Frogie to do the 10 percent a month reduction. Hold until you are stable if you need. Hang in there XO MJF MerryJayneFriday Polydrugged for many years after dx of Failed Back surgery. Tapered from Lyrica from 2016 to 2020 Quit 10 mg oxycontin Sept 2021 currently taking 5mg oxycodone every 4 to 5 hours Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 I am now off of Gabapentin completely and looking for guidance. I stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022. I was on a total of 6 1/2 months. I am now almost 7 months off and my symptoms of internal vibrations have continued and are getting worse it seems. The internal vibrations started right after I started tapering off of Gabapentin. My questions are this this: 1. Do you think my internal vibrations are still being caused by the Gabapentin withdrawal? 2. Could the vibrations be getting worse because I am on Clomipramine 50 MG? Looking for some guidance. Thanks. My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted December 21, 2022 Administrator Share Posted December 21, 2022 2 hours ago, 2Corinthians1 said: 1. Do you think my internal vibrations are still being caused by the Gabapentin withdrawal? Probably. 2 hours ago, 2Corinthians1 said: 2. Could the vibrations be getting worse because I am on Clomipramine 50 MG? When did you start clomipramine? What times o'clock do you take your drugs, with their dosages? Are the vibrations worse at any particular times of day? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 @AltostrataThank you for your response. I have taken clomipramine for at least 5 years. I take Clomipramine 50 MG at 12:30 PM every single day. The vibrations are pretty consistent throughout the day. The first time I experienced the tremors was the day after I began tapering Gabapentin. The tremors have not let up and have gotten worse even after 7 months off. Is there anything that I can do to try and deal with this? My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted December 24, 2022 Administrator Share Posted December 24, 2022 Sorry, I have no suggestions about reversing a gabapentin withdrawal symptom other than reinstating a very small amount of gabapentin to stabilize, then taper much more slowly by tiny amounts. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
2Corinthians1 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 I'm about to begin my Clomipramine withdrawal. I am on 50mg. Is there a liquid version of clomipramine? Or do I need to mix up my tablet in water? Thanks for your help. My Intro topic Been on Antidepressants for close to 10 years. Currently: (December 2022) Clomipramine: 50 MG ***Stopped Gabapentin on May 25, 2022 after a total of 6/1/2 Months on. **Tried to CT Gabapentin in December 2021. Highest does taken was 600mg. Reinstated at 200 MG 11 days after CT. This was on 1/5/22. 1/5 went back on 200mg - Started feeling better, 1/20 went to 100mg, 1/26 started feeling some withdrawals kick in- a bit dizzy/off throughout the day. 1/26 went up to 150mg, 1/27 went up to 190mg, 1/28 to 2/1 - 200 mg, 2/3 - Took 200 MG - Stabilized there for a month. Link to comment
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