Ck1111 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 When should i start tapering the quetiapine, can i start now or should i wait until im off the Lexapro completely. Or maybe i could just stay on the 2.5 lexapro for a few months and work on getting my quetipaine dose to half and then go back to the lexapro again. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted November 1, 2023 Moderator Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Hi @Ck1111 we would recommend at least a couple of months wait as you were in a pretty bad place just a week ago. We generally recommend going off the more activating drug first which in this case would be escitalopram as quetiapine would help you preserve your sleep which often gets compromised in withdrawal. Here is a link with more information. The second link has answers to most of your tapering questions - pls have a read as well. https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/2207-taking-multiple-psych-drugs-which-drug-to-taper-first/ https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/300-important-topics-in-the-tapering-forum-and-faq/ OMW Edited November 1, 2023 by Onmyway "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
Ck1111 Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 Thankyou,you are quite right. Patience is key here and my sleep has been good so far. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 I just wanted to check in. Im kind of using this space as a little diary of my progress. So its Been 15 days since my dose reduction. I reduced by quite alot just over half. I know thats not recommended. So far i seem to be getting away with it. Ive had mild nausea as the main symptom and anxiety but no worse than before. I am planning to hold for a minimum of one month before my next taper. But so far so good. I have been in nature alot which is so grounding. Im also around alot of animals which i love. Country walks, I have also been swimming and using a sauna so im quite lucky to have access to this whilst going through this journey. I cant wait to be free of this poison. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Day 16. Ive had a bad day today. An extreme wave of fear and anxiety washed over me this evening. I dont feel real and i dont feel safe. Also i feel deeply alone despite having had company all week. Im questioning if i feel depressed. I wasnt depressed on the pills but i was extremely anxious. I also feel a bit sick my heart started racing again this eve. Everything feels so dark. The rain and dark winter in london is depressing me. I hope this passes soon. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted November 8, 2023 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2023 @Ck1111 sorry you are feeling down - the winter weather is definitely not helping us. It is OK to feel bad for a while, please don't panic. You can weather these emotions. Please take extra good care of yourself. Hugs 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
Ck1111 Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 Im still feeling a bit depressed, but its time of the month, that dosent help, my energy levels are low and i feel pain in my body unrelated to wd though. I Had another accupuncture today, im hoping i will feel less depressed soon. Im probably going through a wave at least i hope it its. I was feeling postive up until 5days ago. I keep questioning myself that i wont do anything stupid. And that i will lose my mind and it will get worse. I Dont want to get more depressed. I hate this time of year in general anyway. There is alot of crime in london now and that really ramps up my anxiety on top of anxiety as a woman in london. I sound like im rambling, it feels as though its going to be a long winter. If im still feeling bad or worse in 2 weeks i may up dose slightly. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted November 10, 2023 Moderator Share Posted November 10, 2023 Hi @Ck1111, sorry to hear you are feeling down a bit. Do you get to go out at all during the day when there is sun out? If we are to work together you need to try to stick to the doses that you pick. Psychotropic medicines are not like taking ibuprofen where they treat symptoms - they are much more complex. Every time you change a dose, the brain needs to make serious adjustments. You will be yo-yoing between withdrawal and adverse drug effects from kindling if you do change doses up or down every couple of week. And if you get kindled you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Have you ever had DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy)? It is quite helpful in tolerating strong emotions. There is a whole section on distress tolerance. Hang in there 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
Ck1111 Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 Thanks for your reply On my way! We dont have much sun in England the weather is truly awful. However i have my dog and will go to our favourite park today as its really pretty. Im feeling brighter this morning. I will continue to hold and see how i feel in a month. Definitely going to continue with the acupunture i think its really helpful. Also going to do a hot yoga as i really love the effect it has on the mind and some early nights. Thanks for the continued support sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 So Its nearly 3 weeks since my dose change. The depressive thoughts have subsided and replaced with a major wave of anxiety particularly related to my health. I can lie in bed and feel panic and dread. Plus increase of obsessive thoughts. Its bearable however. On a positive note im sleeping very well. Im falling asleep earlier and waking earlier which is great. On the higer doses of lex i wouldnt fall asleep until 2 in the morning most nights and wake at 11 am tired. now im falling asleep at 11.30 and waking around 8.30 which is great. I think the seroquel is having a stronger effect now i have less antidepressant in my system. Im worried about the effects of just being on the seroquel withouth the antidepressant to temper it. Anyway im going to hold on the 2.5 mg lex for another 6 weeks before i make anymore cuts. i have a strong inclination to stay on the 2.5 lexapro for 6 months and try and reduce my drug burden from the seroquel and get down to 12.5 mg over the next 6 months hold then taper completely off the lex. Hold then slow taper the 12.5 seroquel. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 New symptom im freaking out about is i cant seem to eat without feeling like im choking. I can only eat certain foods. I had no problem before i Started tapering. What in the hell is going on 😒 sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted November 14, 2023 Moderator Share Posted November 14, 2023 @Ck1111, are you actually choking (so need emergency care) or you feel like you're choking in which cake you'd just stay with the feeling until it subsides - just face the feeling. 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
Ck1111 Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 Im not choking but i feel like food is caught in my throat when i want to swallow. Im really concious of it. I only want to eat soft foods or soups as i start to panic. I really enjoyed my foods before. Last might was horrendous my first night of insomnia i couldnt sleep until 2 am. My health anxiety is through the roof. My chest was soo heavy: tight. I could feel my heart pounding( drinking water calmed it down)I was so aware of my breathing, having air hunger. I literally thought i wouldnt make it through the night. I live alone which makes this feeling worse. Im convinced ive got brain damage from the meds. Im extremely worried about the quetiapine and if this is causing the choking feeling. I made too big of a reduction too fast . From 10 mg 3-4 x per week to 2.5 in a 5 week time frame. I thought i got away with it as i was feeling pretty good metally the first weeks but now My Anxiety is getting much worse. The Sickness has gone. But im getting the odd muscle twitch. Low energy. Im notmsuee what to do. Im looking for a dbt therapist but honestly ive lost faith in the mental health system. ive had various talking Therapies over the years plus the med route and im still a mess. I think they are mainly exploitative, money grabbing quacks. In london anyway at least. maybe some are well intentioned. Sorry for the rant im Frustrated today and spiralling. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted November 14, 2023 Moderator Share Posted November 14, 2023 Hi @Ck1111, if you know you are not actually choking then there is nothing to do - you just have to tolerate this distressing feeling. Insomnia is normal in WD - but the good news is that you can survive on much less than 8 hrs of sleep. You need to remember that WD will be uncomfortable and if you fight the feelings they may intensify. If you face them and accept them they will change over time and go away. Right now there is nothing to do - you just need to tolerate the feelings and get through them as best you can. 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
Ck1111 Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 Ok thankyou sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 Note to self do yoga very often it really helps. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 Feeling so much better these last couple of days. I bought a light box for sad, it really seems to work. I hope ive finally stabilised on this dose. 🤞 1 sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 So its nearly been a month since my dose change, i have felt pretty stable these last few days. My question is should i make another reduction or hold another month to make sure. Should i taper completely off the lex or can i start my quetiapine taper. And stay on the 2.5 lex for the rime being. I think think the quetiapine is the nastier drug out of the 2 and i get horrible withdrawal and inability to sleep within one day when ive missed a dose. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted November 20, 2023 Moderator Share Posted November 20, 2023 Hi @Ck1111 I'd stay on this dose for a few more weeks. It was less than a week when you were feeling quite bad. We want stability for a few weeks before we change. We recommend cutting the more activating drug first (lexapro) so as to keep people's sleep as withdrawal causes sleep disturbances but some people will cut one drug one month and the other drug the next month. I suggest we look for 3 weeks of stability with minimal symptoms. Then can cut the lexapro again and if that goes smoothly can consider a small cut in quetiapine after. What do you think? 1 "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
Ck1111 Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 Im happy to follow this plan thankyou 1 sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just checking in, the worst thing happend ive had the most traumatising week of my life and had to put down my dog. he was my best friend, my emotional support dog and my baby. He was only 9. His ilness was not fixable we tried everything. The vet said there was no chances for him, so devastated. my nevrvous system has completley dystrgulated through the trauma. i miss my little man so much. This is the worst thing that could of happend at this time or anytime really. my sleeping is horrendous. no changes otherwise. Just great sorrow. And grief and an emptyness but with waves of panic, feeling so alone. ❤️🩹🥹😭 sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Mentor Catina7 Posted November 30, 2023 Mentor Share Posted November 30, 2023 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear fur baby. Going through WD is hard enough let alone having to deal with such a horrible loss. My heart is with you during this difficult time. 💔 1 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. Went back up to 37.5 mg but in doing so I kindled myself 2024: 1/1: 35.6 mg (-6 beads) | 2/1: 33.8 mg (-11 beads) | 3/1: 32.1 mg (-16 beads) | 4/1: (-18 beads) | 5/1: (-21 beads) Reasons for starting psych meds: PMDD/Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Other medications: Levothyroxine 75 mcg Supplements: Dr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder on occasion Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 Thankyou its certainly challenging but im coping, this really is a test of resilience. im deeply upset but im surviving . Im finding the care of others and support far more effective than any pill could be. I will continue my taper next mont regardless. 1 sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Im ready for my next taper. Can someone explain to me in easy terms how to turn a 10mg or 5 mg pill into a liquid suspension to get 2 mg. thankyou sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Hello, anyone i need some help i have a 1.0 ml syringe. A 5 mg lexapro tablet and want to take. 2.2 mg can someone help me with the conversion to make this into a liquif to take 2.2 mg thankyou sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus hayduke Posted December 5, 2023 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Ck1111 said: Hello, anyone i need some help i have a 1.0 ml syringe. A 5 mg lexapro tablet and want to take. 2.2 mg can someone help me with the conversion to make this into a liquif to take 2.2 mg thankyou 2.2/5 = 0.44 Therefore you want to take 44% of the solution you've made. If 1ml is sufficient to titrate from, you would draw out 0.44ml to ingest. 1 I am not a health professional - your actions are your own. Please do not seek tapering support via private message - "Any reason to hold is a good one" My taper visualised as a graph | My intro thread Backdrop: 2003 10mg olanzapine | 2004 2-3mg risperidone | end 2014 3wks aripiprazole 2015: olanzapine 10 -> 7½ -> 6⅔ -> 5mg by crude pill cutter 2018: Mar 5.00mg -> water titrated taper -> Aug2.5mg tablet and hold Jan 2019 2.50mg water titration -> Jan 2020 1.214 -> Jan 2021 0.44 -> 2 Oct 0.205 ->3 Oct ZERO🥂 Jun 2023 💉150mg paliperidone "loading" depot shot, 100mg 1wk after Jul 100mg Aug-Dec 75mg/4wks Jul 2023 2.50mg aripiprazole/day attempt to lower prolactin^ Jan-Feb 2024 cross taper off shots to 1mg risperidone Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country did to you" -- KMFDM Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Omg im a mathmatical dunce lol. How do i make the liqyid from a 5 mg pill also my syringe is o.1 to 1 how do i find o.44 🤪 guys im a creative, maths is literally my worst subject. 🤯 sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 How can i simplify this as much as possible. i can get a 10 mg pill or a different size syringe if this is easier. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Thanks hayduke, i dont even know how to tag people. sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus hayduke Posted December 5, 2023 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Ck1111 said: How can i simplify this as much as possible. i can get a 10 mg pill or a different size syringe if this is easier. I have no specific experience with Lexapro. I used a 10ml syringe for much of my taper. You would measure out 10ml of clean water into a container. Then dissolve your tablet into it, leaving for a while to disintegrate. I preferred a small bottle from the chemists as you can come back in 15 minutes, or however long it takes for the tablet to mix, then shake it a good amount. Agitating the liquid in a glass might be good enough. Then you simply draw out the proportion of the dose you want to take, which for 10ml would be 4.4ml (which is 44% of the full dose), and take it. I am not a health professional - your actions are your own. Please do not seek tapering support via private message - "Any reason to hold is a good one" My taper visualised as a graph | My intro thread Backdrop: 2003 10mg olanzapine | 2004 2-3mg risperidone | end 2014 3wks aripiprazole 2015: olanzapine 10 -> 7½ -> 6⅔ -> 5mg by crude pill cutter 2018: Mar 5.00mg -> water titrated taper -> Aug2.5mg tablet and hold Jan 2019 2.50mg water titration -> Jan 2020 1.214 -> Jan 2021 0.44 -> 2 Oct 0.205 ->3 Oct ZERO🥂 Jun 2023 💉150mg paliperidone "loading" depot shot, 100mg 1wk after Jul 100mg Aug-Dec 75mg/4wks Jul 2023 2.50mg aripiprazole/day attempt to lower prolactin^ Jan-Feb 2024 cross taper off shots to 1mg risperidone Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country did to you" -- KMFDM Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Ok thanks hayduke so to clarify i should get a 10 mg pill, dilute it in 10 ml of water. Then take out 4.4 ml to get 2.2 mg of the tablet. this is doable for me if this is correct? sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Ah using a 10ml syringe sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus hayduke Posted December 5, 2023 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Ck1111 said: Ok thanks hayduke so to clarify i should get a 10 mg pill, dilute it in 10 ml of water. Then take out 4.4 ml to get 2.2 mg of the tablet. this is doable for me if this is correct? No, you've changed the tablet size. Edited December 5, 2023 by hayduke 1 I am not a health professional - your actions are your own. Please do not seek tapering support via private message - "Any reason to hold is a good one" My taper visualised as a graph | My intro thread Backdrop: 2003 10mg olanzapine | 2004 2-3mg risperidone | end 2014 3wks aripiprazole 2015: olanzapine 10 -> 7½ -> 6⅔ -> 5mg by crude pill cutter 2018: Mar 5.00mg -> water titrated taper -> Aug2.5mg tablet and hold Jan 2019 2.50mg water titration -> Jan 2020 1.214 -> Jan 2021 0.44 -> 2 Oct 0.205 ->3 Oct ZERO🥂 Jun 2023 💉150mg paliperidone "loading" depot shot, 100mg 1wk after Jul 100mg Aug-Dec 75mg/4wks Jul 2023 2.50mg aripiprazole/day attempt to lower prolactin^ Jan-Feb 2024 cross taper off shots to 1mg risperidone Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country did to you" -- KMFDM Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Actually it would be 2.2 mg from a 10 mg pill then are the equations still the same. Im a bit ocd and wantbto make sure i get this right. 1 sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus hayduke Posted December 5, 2023 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted December 5, 2023 If you use a 10mg tablet and 10ml water, 2.2mg will be 2.2ml. I think we should move this discussion over to your own thread. 1 I am not a health professional - your actions are your own. Please do not seek tapering support via private message - "Any reason to hold is a good one" My taper visualised as a graph | My intro thread Backdrop: 2003 10mg olanzapine | 2004 2-3mg risperidone | end 2014 3wks aripiprazole 2015: olanzapine 10 -> 7½ -> 6⅔ -> 5mg by crude pill cutter 2018: Mar 5.00mg -> water titrated taper -> Aug2.5mg tablet and hold Jan 2019 2.50mg water titration -> Jan 2020 1.214 -> Jan 2021 0.44 -> 2 Oct 0.205 ->3 Oct ZERO🥂 Jun 2023 💉150mg paliperidone "loading" depot shot, 100mg 1wk after Jul 100mg Aug-Dec 75mg/4wks Jul 2023 2.50mg aripiprazole/day attempt to lower prolactin^ Jan-Feb 2024 cross taper off shots to 1mg risperidone Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country did to you" -- KMFDM Link to comment
Ck1111 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Ah perfect thankyou hayduke. And yes please i aked the question on my thread but i don’t think anyone saw it yet. but thanks Hayduke for explaining. 1 sertraline(jan 2012)100 mg up to 200. switched to escitalopram (august 2012) 20 mg)no taper x quetiapine(100mg) ,Slow taper down to 25 quet (2013)escitalopram (20)( april 2022)Tried olanzapine + prozac for 2 weeks (no taper) switched back to (10 mg escitalopram but skipping doses and (25 quet) last 4 yrs coasting on this duo. reduced escitalopram on 9 october 2023) took 1 pill 10mg in a week 16 th october , 3x 5mg in a week. , started this week 5 mg sunday 5 mg monday 375 tuesday and today 25th october 2023) 3 mg liquid) 26th oct 2023 (2.5)mg going to hold here.Also taking oral minoxidil 0.650 mg ,(since jan2021) magnesium, probiotics, collagen, iron,omega369, (,jan 2022)progesterone 100 mg Link to comment
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