sunnyh Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Hi all, I recently did a stint in a psych ward where I was prescribed 10mg zyprexa. It’s a long story, but it was an inappropriate off label prescription for anxiety. I wanted off immediately, so worked with psych to fast taper over 3 weeks to 0. I was on the drug for a total of three weeks im now realizing this was cold turkey. I’m having unbearable insomnia, didn’t sleep at all last night. I don’t know what to do. Doctors deny withdrawal. Have people reinstated in this situation? I’m scared of making things worse but I desperately need to sleep. 2024 June-July Buspar 10mg CT in in patient 2024 June-July Ativan daily .5mg CT in in patient 2024 August Zyprexa 10mg fast tapered over 21 days. Only on it a total of 21 days. 2024 August 10mg lexapro Link to comment
Moderator LotusRising Posted September 3 Moderator Share Posted September 3 Hi @sunnyh Welcome to SA, Could you please help us out by creating a signature How to Create a Signature Have you seen our thread on Reinstating and Stabilizing? Are you experiencing any other symptoms? 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
sunnyh Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 Thanks, added info. As you can see there has been a lot of titration and CT this summer. Feeling regretful and scared. Any advice appreciated 2024 June-July Buspar 10mg CT in in patient 2024 June-July Ativan daily .5mg CT in in patient 2024 August Zyprexa 10mg fast tapered over 21 days. Only on it a total of 21 days. 2024 August 10mg lexapro Link to comment
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