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Taper Safer PROTECT Study Invitation to Participate in Survey Re: Drug Tapering & Withdrawal

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Questions that you think are the most important for future research on reducing and stopping psychiatric medicines. 

 

https://tapersafer.org/the-protect-study/how-to-take-part?fbclid=IwAR1dy3pxvVExib6mMaz4MvRLUm0d49OttXjl4ioPiXXqt9UZlpvnG2ucnjg

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Disclaimer:  This is not professional medical advice but is based on personal experience only.

1994 - 2017:  Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Seroquel, Buspar, Lorazepam, Xanax, Ambien

2005-present:  Trazodone 50 mg 

2017:  Effexor XR 37.5 >> 75 mg 

2020 (March):  Began 10% monthly taper of Effexor XR (got down to 12 mg)

2021 (September):  Completely crashed with horrific symptoms.  Went back up to 37.5 mg but kindled myself

2024 (Avg. bead count per capsule is 111):  1/1:  -6  |  2/1:  -11  |  3/1:  -16  |   4/1:  -18  |   5/1:  -21   |   6/1  -25 |   7/1  HOLD |   8/1  -29  |   9/7  -33 |   10/7  HOLD |   Nov. HOLD. |   Dec. 1  -34

Reasons for starting psych meds:  PMDD/Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Other medications:  Levothyroxine 50 mcg (as of Nov. 2024)

Supplements:  Dr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder on occasion   

 

Never give up  Holding On with Patience & Endurance

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