Shishacoda: Lexapro & Buprprion Taper

[Shishacoda]

Good morning. I can't sleep right now, so I am posting here. Trying to learn as fast as possible, so bear with me if this information is in another thread. 
Partner has reduced from 200mg buproprion & 20 mg escitalopram to 150 and 15 respectively. 
I understand that it is only wise to do one drug at a time. We are on day 15 since reducing the dosage and started to notice prior symptoms reoccurring to a lesser extent around day 9. They are bearable.

 

I don't want to cause damage one way or another by making adjustments too quickly. Have read and need to continue to read more about the 10% rule.

I am going to ask the doctor for a liquid form to have a more gradual taper. I understand that we need to do our own research for understanding, and that sometimes doctors can only take us so far. 
Should she go back on her previous doses, stabilize for a month or two, then reintroduce a taper? Does going back on the previous dosage rock the boat too much or should we taper back up?

 

Thank you so much for your insight.
I appreciate everyone's posts here, and am looking forward to further educating myself in this newfound wealth of information.

Edited June 16, 2020 by Shep
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[Gridley]

On 4/8/2020 at 2:44 AM, KerbertronixRex said:

Should she go back on her previous doses, stabilize for a month or two, then reintroduce a taper? Does going back on the previous dosage rock the boat too much or should we taper back up?

 

Welcome to SA, Shishacoda.

 

Going back to previous dosages would be a very large increase and would put you at risk of more destabilization. If symptoms are bearable, I would hold where you are for a couple of months (or more) to stabilize.  When you are ready to taper again, I suggest you taper only one drug at a time, likely the Wellbutrin.

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Taking multiple psych drugs? Which drug to taper first?

 

Tips for tapering off Wellbutrin, SR, XR, XL (buproprion)

 

We don't recommend a lot of supplements on SA, as many members report being sensitive to them due to our over-reactive nervous systems, but two supplements that we do recommend are magnesium and omega 3 (fish oil). Many people find these to be calming to the nervous system. 

 

Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker 

 

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) 

 

Add in one at a time and at a low dose in case you do experience problems.

 

This is your Introduction topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members.  We're glad you found your way here.

 

 

Edited June 16, 2020 by Shep
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[Shishacoda]

Thank you Gridley. I have consulted with others as well and I believe that is the best option moving forward. 
Thank you for posting hotlinks, I will study them
I will update in due time.

I am excited to turn over every rock I can find in this forum, I have hope that the solution can be found through multiple channels, especially this source.
Have a great Easter.