Attila Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hi Everyone! A friend of my recommended this site where l hope to get some support. For 2years ago around the covid l collapsed mentaly and the Anafranil l used to take did not worked anymore. After that my doc tried 10different antidepressants (ssri ssrn etc) none of those seemd to work. I feltbso bad that l spent 4week in a mental clinic where they described my Parnassan (10mg in the evening) Agomelatin (50mg in the evening) Lamolep (100mg in the evening), but somehow l dont feel better. At the moment my anxiety is that strong that l had to take Frontin (benzo) 0,25mg to calm down. I am so fed up this meds those are poisoning me l am sure. I dont know what to do, how to start getting off them. l take also some supplements like magnesium, omega3, copper, zinc, b complex, probiotics l would appreciate some support! thank you Parnassan 10mg (olanzapin) in the evening since 2023 July Lamolep 100mg in the evening - since 2023 July Agomelatin 25mg in the evening - since 2023 July Sometimes if anxiety is unbearable l take 0,25mg of Frontin (similar to Xanax) - weekly once or twice recently, depends on how severe my anxiety is Anafranil 20mg from 2016 Oct till 2021 August Link to comment
Moderator LotusRising Posted December 6, 2023 Moderator Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hi @Attila Welcome to SA, I'm sorry, it sounds like you've been on quite a drug merry-go-round, which is not uncommon on this site. So we can best support you, could you please complete your drug signature How to Create a Signature. Adding a signature will ensure your drug history appears at the bottom of all your posts, making it easier for others to assist you. Here at SA, we suggest a harm reduction approach to tapering, in an attempt to minimize WD symptoms. As such, we recommend tapering by no more than 10% of the previous dose each month. Why taper by 10% When tapering you can expect to experience The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization You might find these other links useful also: Keep it simple, slow and stable Please let us know if you have any questions Best, LotusRising 2003-2009 on and off various SSRI's for short periods 2010-2011 Ativan 2013-2021 ativan 1-1.5mg 10-12x/month, daily starting Oct 21 to help with buspar WD 2016 - Effexor 75mg, short-term 2021 Mar -Jun Buspar ADR at high dose, tapered 3 months Oct 22/21 - Direct switch ativan to clonazepam (don't do this) Tapered clonaz Oct/21 - Apr/23 - 0mg! "Believe that your tragedies, your losses, your sorrows, your hurt, happened for you, not to you. And I bless the thing that broke you down and cracked you open, because the world needs you open" - Rebecca Campbell *** Disclaimer: Please note, my suggestions/comments are based on my own personal experiences. Please consult a knowledgeable practitioner to discuss decisions regarding your medical care *** *** Please do not send me PM's *** Link to comment
Doctorsrcrap Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hiya. I juat wanted to welcome you to the community. I can sympathise with the drug merry go round u have been on. I too have been subjected to the same frankly barbaric behaviour from my doctors too. I wish you luck on your journey 2015- Jan 2021 20mg Citalapram Jan 2021- April 2021 Sertraline (CT) June 2021 - Fluoxetine & Trazadone Oct 2021- Trazadone to Quitiapin Oct 2021 to June 2022 switches Duloxetine then paroxatine then Venlafaxine. June 2022- venlafaxine for 5 or 6 weeks at 37.5 twice daily. Upped for one week to 75mg twice daily but caused panic attacks. Dropped back down to 37.5 twice daily. Panic attacks stopped. 1 week- 62.5mg 1 week- 50mg 1 week- 37.5mg 1 week - 25mg ANTIDEPRESSANT FREE SINCE JULY 22ND 2022!! 18/05/23 - 01-06/23 doxycycline for a rat bite Taken propranalol since 2015. 80mg. 21/11/22 76mg. 28/11/22 72mg. 05/12/22 68mg. 19/12/22 64mg. 27/12/22 60mg. 02/01/23 56mg. 09/01/23 50mg. 16/01/23 47mg. 23/01/23 44mg. 29/01/23 40mg. 05/02/23 38mg. 12/02/23 35mg. 19/02/23 32mg. 25/02/23 27mg. 04/03/23 25mg. 11/03/23 22mg. 17/03/23 19mg. 24/03/23 20mg. 05/04/23 18mg. 11/04/23 16mg. 17/04/23 14mg. 27/04/23 20mg. 19/06/23 19mg. 25/06/23 20mg. 04/08/23 18mg. 11/08/23 17mg. 16/08/23 16mg. 25/08/23 15mg. 01/09/23 14mg. 08/09/23 13mg. 15/08/23 12mg. 22/09/23 11mg. 29/09/23 10mg. 19/11/23 9mg. 26/11/23 8mg. 03/12/23 7mg. 10/12/23 6mg. 17/12/23 5mg. 24/12/23 4mg. 31/01/23 3mg. 07/01/24 2mg. 13/01/24 1mg. 19/01/24 0mg. DONE! Link to comment
Attila Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hi! thanks for your respond. I made the signature, l hope it works! How shall l start? With which meds first? Once l tried to reduce Parnassan but could not sleep after the wean off. It was definitaly to fast. I thought about leaving Agomelatin till the end. thank you! Parnassan 10mg (olanzapin) in the evening since 2023 July Lamolep 100mg in the evening - since 2023 July Agomelatin 25mg in the evening - since 2023 July Sometimes if anxiety is unbearable l take 0,25mg of Frontin (similar to Xanax) - weekly once or twice recently, depends on how severe my anxiety is Anafranil 20mg from 2016 Oct till 2021 August Link to comment
Moderator LotusRising Posted December 6, 2023 Moderator Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hi @Attila Thank you, yes, I can see your signature. Could you please add the dates you started each medication. Also, you mentioned Anafranil in your first post - could you please include that, as well as any other medications you've taken over the years. How often would you say you're taking the frontin? Once we have a bit more information, we can try to help you formulate a plan. 2003-2009 on and off various SSRI's for short periods 2010-2011 Ativan 2013-2021 ativan 1-1.5mg 10-12x/month, daily starting Oct 21 to help with buspar WD 2016 - Effexor 75mg, short-term 2021 Mar -Jun Buspar ADR at high dose, tapered 3 months Oct 22/21 - Direct switch ativan to clonazepam (don't do this) Tapered clonaz Oct/21 - Apr/23 - 0mg! "Believe that your tragedies, your losses, your sorrows, your hurt, happened for you, not to you. And I bless the thing that broke you down and cracked you open, because the world needs you open" - Rebecca Campbell *** Disclaimer: Please note, my suggestions/comments are based on my own personal experiences. Please consult a knowledgeable practitioner to discuss decisions regarding your medical care *** *** Please do not send me PM's *** Link to comment
Attila Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Hi! l updated my signature. How can we continue? How shall l start with the weaning off? With which shall l start with? I feel so terrible that my doc wants me tontry scetamine nose spray. Thank you! Attila Parnassan 10mg (olanzapin) in the evening since 2023 July Lamolep 100mg in the evening - since 2023 July Agomelatin 25mg in the evening - since 2023 July Sometimes if anxiety is unbearable l take 0,25mg of Frontin (similar to Xanax) - weekly once or twice recently, depends on how severe my anxiety is Anafranil 20mg from 2016 Oct till 2021 August Link to comment
Moderator LotusRising Posted January 12 Moderator Share Posted January 12 @Attila Did you get a chance to read through this topic: How do you feel during the day? How do you sleep? Is there any one particular drug that you feel is making you feel the worst? 2003-2009 on and off various SSRI's for short periods 2010-2011 Ativan 2013-2021 ativan 1-1.5mg 10-12x/month, daily starting Oct 21 to help with buspar WD 2016 - Effexor 75mg, short-term 2021 Mar -Jun Buspar ADR at high dose, tapered 3 months Oct 22/21 - Direct switch ativan to clonazepam (don't do this) Tapered clonaz Oct/21 - Apr/23 - 0mg! "Believe that your tragedies, your losses, your sorrows, your hurt, happened for you, not to you. And I bless the thing that broke you down and cracked you open, because the world needs you open" - Rebecca Campbell *** Disclaimer: Please note, my suggestions/comments are based on my own personal experiences. Please consult a knowledgeable practitioner to discuss decisions regarding your medical care *** *** Please do not send me PM's *** Link to comment
Attila Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Hi Lotusrising! l try to read everything here connected to my issue. I still dont know with which meds start first tappering. during the day l have my ups and downs. By down l mean anxiety and severe inner fear, suicide ideation. I am mostly tired and it is hard to get out of bed. l hope you can see my meds in my signature! With which one should l start first and what % for how long? thank you! attila Parnassan 10mg (olanzapin) in the evening since 2023 July Lamolep 100mg in the evening - since 2023 July Agomelatin 25mg in the evening - since 2023 July Sometimes if anxiety is unbearable l take 0,25mg of Frontin (similar to Xanax) - weekly once or twice recently, depends on how severe my anxiety is Anafranil 20mg from 2016 Oct till 2021 August Link to comment
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