anonymousbuddha Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 The psych drugs I'm currently taking are in my signature. I was planning on starting my tapering with Effexor because it's the easiest to modify (I'm measuring beads w/ a Gemini 20 Scale). Anything wrong with starting first with Effexor? I also printed off the "Symptom Tracking Template" and "Dr Glenmullens Symptom List for Month". I will continue to do research but I'd like to get started. I already have three days of pills weighed out with a 10% reduction but want some feedback before actually starting. Thanks Bupropion HCL XL 300mg + 150mg Venlafaxine HCL ER 150mg + 75mg Buspirone HCL 30mg x2 a day Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted September 1, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2023 Hi @anonymousbuddha That sounds like a good idea. In your signature we like to see your whole drug history with some detail on the last 24 months. People don't end up with this cocktail without multiple changes and those can impact withdrawal. Omw "Nothing so small as a moment is insurmountable, and moments are all that we have. You have survived every trial and tribulation that life has thrown at you up until this very instant. When future troubles come—and they will come—a version of you will be born into that moment that can conquer them, too." - Kevin Koenig I am not a doctor and this should not be considered medical advice. You can use the information and recommendations provided in whatever way you want and all decisions on your treatment are yours. In the next few weeks I do not have a lot of capacity to respond to questions. If you need a quick answer pls tag or ask other moderators who may want to be tagged. Aug 2000 - July 2003 (ct, 4-6 wk wd) , citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn, wellbutrin for a few months, trazodone prn Dec 2004 - July 2018 citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn (rarely used) Aug 2018 - citalopram 40 mg (self titrated up) September 2018 - January 2019 tapered citalopram - 40/30/20/10/5 no issues until a week after reaching 0 Feb 2019 0.25 xanax - 0.5/day (3 weeks) over to klonopin 0.25 once a day to manage severe wd March 6, reinstated citalopram 2.5 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 mg for sleep 2-3 times a week Apr 1st citalopram 2.0 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 once a week (off by 4/14/19- no tapering) citalopram (liquid) 4/14/19 -1.8 mg, 5/8/19 - 1.6 mg, 7/27/19 -1.5 mg, 8/15/19 - 1.35, 2/21/21 - 1.1 (smaller drops in between), 6/20/21 - 1.03 mg, 8/7/21- 1.025, 8/11/21 - 1.02, 8/15/21 - 1.015, 9/3/21 - 0.925 (fingers crossed!), 10/8/21 - 0.9, 10/18/21 - 0.875, 12/31/21 - 0.85, 1/7/22 - 0.825, 1/14/22 - 0.8, 1/22/22 - 0.785, 8/18/22 - 0.59, 12/15/2022 - 0.48, 2/15/22 - 0.43, 25/07/23 - 0.25 (mistake), 6/08/23 - 0.33mg Supplements: magnesium citrate and bi-glycinate Link to comment
anonymousbuddha Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 Ok, I'm going to go through my text book sized medical history from my Psychiatrist and find everything I've been on in the past 24 months. Also, the weight of the beads in a Venlafaxine HCL ER 75mg capsule is 300mg so do I do cut 10% of 300? I'm confused? Sorry... Thanks Bupropion HCL XL 300mg + 150mg Venlafaxine HCL ER 150mg + 75mg Buspirone HCL 30mg x2 a day Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted September 2, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 2, 2023 Hi @anonymousbuddha, we distinguish between pill weight and active ingredient weight. Here are more detailed instructions on how to deal with beads. If you have had lots of changes in the last 24 months, perhaps you should start at less than 10% as you might be kindled. If you give us more details on symptoms etc we may be able to help. We don't ask for this info to satisfy our morbid curiosity just to be able to help you. You will get from us more if you share more info. However, it is OK if you do not want to share, just know that the advice may not be the best possible one. OMW "Nothing so small as a moment is insurmountable, and moments are all that we have. You have survived every trial and tribulation that life has thrown at you up until this very instant. When future troubles come—and they will come—a version of you will be born into that moment that can conquer them, too." - Kevin Koenig I am not a doctor and this should not be considered medical advice. You can use the information and recommendations provided in whatever way you want and all decisions on your treatment are yours. In the next few weeks I do not have a lot of capacity to respond to questions. If you need a quick answer pls tag or ask other moderators who may want to be tagged. Aug 2000 - July 2003 (ct, 4-6 wk wd) , citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn, wellbutrin for a few months, trazodone prn Dec 2004 - July 2018 citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn (rarely used) Aug 2018 - citalopram 40 mg (self titrated up) September 2018 - January 2019 tapered citalopram - 40/30/20/10/5 no issues until a week after reaching 0 Feb 2019 0.25 xanax - 0.5/day (3 weeks) over to klonopin 0.25 once a day to manage severe wd March 6, reinstated citalopram 2.5 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 mg for sleep 2-3 times a week Apr 1st citalopram 2.0 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 once a week (off by 4/14/19- no tapering) citalopram (liquid) 4/14/19 -1.8 mg, 5/8/19 - 1.6 mg, 7/27/19 -1.5 mg, 8/15/19 - 1.35, 2/21/21 - 1.1 (smaller drops in between), 6/20/21 - 1.03 mg, 8/7/21- 1.025, 8/11/21 - 1.02, 8/15/21 - 1.015, 9/3/21 - 0.925 (fingers crossed!), 10/8/21 - 0.9, 10/18/21 - 0.875, 12/31/21 - 0.85, 1/7/22 - 0.825, 1/14/22 - 0.8, 1/22/22 - 0.785, 8/18/22 - 0.59, 12/15/2022 - 0.48, 2/15/22 - 0.43, 25/07/23 - 0.25 (mistake), 6/08/23 - 0.33mg Supplements: magnesium citrate and bi-glycinate Link to comment
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