Bluebird2 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) I have been on olanzipine for 25 days at 5mg for anxiety and need to come off it due to it's destructive properties. I had no idea it was so dangerous. Can I have urgent advice on how to come off it. Do I need to taper and if so how? Or can I just stop as I haven't been on it for long? I am speaking to my GP on Monday but need to start sooner rather than later with this process. Many thanks Edited November 2, 2021 by Karma Name update Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus arbor Posted October 10, 2021 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Hello @Bluebird2 Welcome to SA. To get you started and to give you pertinent information, could you summarize your medication history in a signature – only drugs, doses, dates, and discontinuations & reinstatements in a vertical list format. Account Settings – Create or Edit a signature. Here is a link addressing our tapering philosophy: Why taper by 10% of my dosage? You've been on olanzipine a short time, it's true. Still, I wouldn't go cold turkey. As soon as you finish your signature, I can share your question with more experienced moderators. In the meantime, I would hazard a suggestion of starting with a 20% cut, and moving to smaller cuts as you go. Hurry and get this in so I can get you better help. Tips for tapering off Zyprexa (olanzapine) This is your Introduction site where you can ask questions, report your progress, and connect with other members. I'm glad you've found us. Arbor Edited November 2, 2021 by Karma Name update Zoloft: 1995 - 2015 Prozac: 2015 - 2018 (tapered from 40mg x day on July 31 to 30mg on August 31 to 20mg on September 31 to 10mg October 31 to 0mg on December 15, 2018 Gabapentin: 2016 to 2019 (tapered from 300mg x day to 150mg on August 31, 2019 to 75mg on September 15 to 50mg on September 31 to 25ishmg on October 15 to 0mg on December 1, 2019 Enalapril: 2010 - 2019 Lipitor: 2017 -2017 Metformin: 2000 - 2020 Liothyronine: 2007 - 2019 Levothyroxine: 2000 - 2022 Link to comment
Bluebird2 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Done it thank you. If you can share that would be great Link to comment
Bluebird2 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Another user tells me there is a list of Dr's I can contact on this site is that the case? I'm from the UK. Thank you . Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted October 10, 2021 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted October 10, 2021 recommended-doctors-therapists-and-clinics This topic has some helpful information too: how-to-talk-to-a-doctor-about-tapering-and-withdrawal-what-to-expect * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus arbor Posted October 10, 2021 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Hi @Bluebird2--One of the other moderators who has excellent experience with tapering psycho-drugs has recommended you look at this recommendation from Alto: : https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/1024-why-taper-by-10-of-my-dosage/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-555302 Let us know how you're doing, Arbor Edited November 2, 2021 by Karma Name update Zoloft: 1995 - 2015 Prozac: 2015 - 2018 (tapered from 40mg x day on July 31 to 30mg on August 31 to 20mg on September 31 to 10mg October 31 to 0mg on December 15, 2018 Gabapentin: 2016 to 2019 (tapered from 300mg x day to 150mg on August 31, 2019 to 75mg on September 15 to 50mg on September 31 to 25ishmg on October 15 to 0mg on December 1, 2019 Enalapril: 2010 - 2019 Lipitor: 2017 -2017 Metformin: 2000 - 2020 Liothyronine: 2007 - 2019 Levothyroxine: 2000 - 2022 Link to comment
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