CanadaGuy73: Looking for direction on where to start (multiple meds)

[CanadaGuy73]

Hi all.  New guy here.

 

I managed to get myself of of 1mg Klonopin a few years back and I haven't had a benzo (or the desire for one) in over two years.  I am on other meds (see my profile) and I want to get off of these as well.

 

I'm thinking about tackling the lexapro first using a similar method I used for the Klonopin.  (Liquid titration).  Any thoughts on if this would be a good start?  I've head that people should get off Seroquel first as it is the most dangerous, but I thought I might need it to help me with the others?  Its also only a small amount (25mg).

 

I really don't care how long all this takes and that it shouldn't be a race - I learned that from my Klonopin taper.

 

Hope everyone is having a good new year so far.

 

Cheers!

[Dragonfly55]

Happy New Years!!

 

I am new to this site but am trying to view ur profile to see what medications u r on...how do I go about doing that???

[ChessieCat]

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[ChessieCat]

Hi CanadaGuy and welcome to SA,

 

There is a lot of really helpful information on this site.  It sounds like you have done well to get off Klonopin and you know about slow tapering.  Some people think slow = a few months!

 

I'll give you links to information on this site which you may find helpful and you can ask any questions here in your Intro/Update topic and journal your progress.  Click Follow top right and you will be notified when someone responds.  To search the site for existing topics I use Google and type in survivingantidepressants.org + topic.

 

Before you begin tapering what you need to know

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Taking multiple psych drugs? Which drug to taper first?
If you're not having an adverse reaction from the other medications, taper the most activating drug first. This is usually an antidepressant or stimulant (ADHD drug).

 

Drug Interactions Checker

 

Tips for tapering off Lamictal (lamotrigine)

 

Tips for tapering off Lexapro (escitalopram)

 

Tips for tapering off Seroquel (quetiapine)

 

These helped me to understand SA's recommendations:

 

Brain Remodelling

Video:  Healing From Antidepressants - Patterns of Recovery

 

You probably already know this but I'll say it anyway because it is so very important: 

 

Patience, acceptance, learning non-drug coping techniques, listening to your body and throwing out the calendar.