Tapering

215 topics in this forum

1. Taking multiple psych drugs? Which drug to taper first? 1 2 3 4

   By Altostrata, May 4, 2012
   • 110 replies
   • 76k views
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   • DancingBee
   • Monday at 05:01 PM

2. Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics 1 2 3 4 12

   By Ucfgemini, August 1, 2011
   • 398 replies
   • 168.4k views
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   • Dee12h
   • May 3

3. Managing the Endgame Taper

   By brassmonkey, May 10, 2022
   • 26 replies
   • 7.9k views
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   • LanaCoFireBird
   • May 1

4. How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules 1 2 3 4 10

   By Rhiannon, May 2, 2011   

   • betahistine
   • taper
   • (and 3 more)

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     • betahistine
     • taper
     • liquid
     • solution
     • suspension
   • 354 replies
   • 229.3k views
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   • Cheeky
   • April 23

5. Micro-taper instead of 10% or 5% decreases 1 2 3

   By Altostrata, August 31, 2012
   • 95 replies
   • 46.4k views
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   • Sunflower414
   • April 22

6. Why taper by 10% of my dosage? 1 2 3

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2011
   • 106 replies
   • 239.5k views
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   • Daniel1269
   • March 19

7. The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering 1 2 3 4 7

   By brassmonkey, April 22, 2018   

   • fluvoxamine (luvox)
   • lamotrigine
   • 217 replies
   • 55.8k views
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   • Tridentata
   • March 7

8. How to talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal? What to expect. 1 2 3 4

   By Altostrata, August 5, 2012
   • 140 replies
   • 50.2k views
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   • Gumtree
   • February 17

9. Are We There Yet? How Long Is Withdrawal Going To Take? 1 2 3

   By brassmonkey, July 5, 2020
   • 74 replies
   • 60.2k views
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   • Altostrata
   • February 16

10. How to calculate dosages and dilutions? Spreadsheets and calculators 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, May 3, 2013
    • 124 replies
    • 60k views
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    • Catina7
    • November 17, 2023

11. Myths About Your Drugs

    By brassmonkey, December 19, 2019
    • 17 replies
    • 8.9k views
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    • brassmonkey
    • May 5, 2023

12. Dose Equivalents / Equivalency / Comparison for Antidepressants and Second-Generation Antipsychotics

    By DoctorMussyWasHere, February 15, 2018   

    • dose
    • equivalent
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      • dose
      • equivalent
      • antipsychotic
      • neuroleptic
    • 34 replies
    • 12.3k views
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    • Ruthie3
    • April 14, 2023

13. Using Dr. Glenmullen's checklist to track symptom patterns and progress 1 2 3

    By Karma, February 17, 2012   

    • daily notes
    • daily journal
    • 90 replies
    • 80.6k views
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    • JF46
    • April 6, 2023

14. PRINT OUT: Leaflet - Guidance on stopping antidepressants by Royal College

    By ipuka, September 29, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 7.1k views
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    • j1290
    • December 30, 2022

15. Brassmonkey's Tips and Tricks for Tapering

    By brassmonkey, May 10, 2022
    • 4 replies
    • 6.5k views
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    • rmce72a
    • June 28, 2022

16. NEVER SKIP DOSES TO TAPER

    By Altostrata, June 4, 2020
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    • 11.7k views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 4, 2020

17. Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

    By Altostrata, April 20, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 82.9k views
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    • Altostrata
    • February 3, 2019

18. Tips for tapering off Seroquel (quetiapine) 1 2 3 4 5

    By mutley, January 31, 2012
    • 167 replies
    • 171k views
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    • Cheeky
    • Wednesday at 06:57 AM

19. Tips for tapering off Prozac (fluoxetine) 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, July 2, 2011   

    • prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • prozac
      • fluoxetine
      • cross-taper
    • 113 replies
    • 269.3k views
    • 
    • ElaineM
    • Sunday at 06:05 AM

20. Tips for tapering off mirtazapine (Remeron) 1 2 3 4 6

    By Altostrata, April 11, 2012   

    • mirtazapine
    • remeron
    • (and 2 more)

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      • mirtazapine
      • remeron
      • tapering
      • tips
    • 189 replies
    • 139.1k views
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    • janep
    • April 29

21. Why taper? SERT transporter occupancy studies show importance of gradual change in plasma concentration 1 2 3 4 5

    By dcrmt, March 28, 2014   

    • tapering
    • 153 replies
    • 64.6k views
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    • Dee12h
    • April 25

22. Tips for tapering off Effexor and Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 1 2 3 4 11

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 363 replies
    • 350.5k views
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    • Alfred1977
    • April 19

23. Using a scale to weigh and measure doses 1 2 3 4 15

    By JoLe, July 6, 2011
    • 508 replies
    • 119.1k views
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    • PattyCatty
    • April 16

24. Tips for tapering off duloxetine (Cymbalta) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, May 6, 2011
    • 175 replies
    • 311.4k views
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    • OnTheMend
    • April 16

25. Tips for tapering off Luvox (fluvoxamine)

    By Altostrata, October 17, 2013
    • 20 replies
    • 31.5k views
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    • SheIsAstrongOne
    • April 14

26. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine) 1 2 3 4 10

    By Altostrata, February 8, 2013
    • 338 replies
    • 125k views
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    • BoyMom70
    • April 13

27. Calculators to help you create your own taper plan

    By JimH, November 3, 2018   

    • taper
    • plan
    • (and 6 more)

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      • taper
      • plan
      • planning
      • schedule
      • scheduler
      • planner
      • calculator
      • benzodiazepine
    • 25 replies
    • 17.3k views
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    • Dodger
    • April 12

28. Tips for tapering pregabalin (Lyrica) 1 2

    By Altostrata, June 6, 2012
    • 55 replies
    • 114.9k views
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    • Doctorsrcrap
    • April 11

29. Tips for tapering off Invega (paliperidone)

    By Altostrata, September 27, 2014
    • 31 replies
    • 33.2k views
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    • hayduke
    • April 1

30. I made a mistake - took too much, double dosed, took too little, or skipped / missed a dose 1 2

    By caro123, June 7, 2012   

    • celexa
    • taper
    • 49 replies
    • 13.7k views
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    • RayGirl
    • March 25

31. Tips for tapering off escitalopram (Lexapro) 1 2 3 4 8

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2011
    • 252 replies
    • 408.1k views
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    • Dee12h
    • March 14

32. Questions and answers about liquid medications, use by date, expiry 1 2 3 4

    By lionboy, August 10, 2011
    • 111 replies
    • 21.3k views
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    • graininthegrooves
    • March 13

33. How does length of time on a medication affect withdrawal from it? 1 2

    By Hibari, January 14, 2016   

    • withdrawal
    • 41 replies
    • 4.2k views
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    • Daniel1269
    • March 11

34. Tips for tapering off desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) 1 2 3 4 8

    By Altostrata, July 16, 2011   

    • prozac bridge
    • 265 replies
    • 345.4k views
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    • Vancouver1986
    • March 11

35. Cross over from tablet to liquid OR changing the brand 1 2

    By Pinchy, December 26, 2019
    • 51 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • johnjohn82
    • March 11

36. Getting compound custom dosages at compounding pharmacies (US, UK, Canada, and elsewhere) 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, November 11, 2011
    • 86 replies
    • 29k views
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    • Erimus
    • March 7