JenP: Tapering questions

[JenP]

Hi, I am tapering off Nortriptyline currently and have recently began having feelings like my legs are not working or like I am unable to move them.  I am able to physically move them, but it's a weird feeling like they are delayed or something.  Has anyone else encountered symptoms like this?  My mind wants to tell me that I have MS or ALS, but I am not having physical issues of moving them.  I think maybe it's related to tapering off of the medication.

 

Thanks for any insight!  

[Frogie]

@JenP

 

Welcome to SA. We are a volunteer ran site with member such as yourself tapering off, or have tapered off antipsycholtics and are healing.

 

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How long have you tapered the Nortriptyline from 20 mg to 3 mg? We don't suggest anymore than 10% a month.

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

The slowness of slow tapers

 

Tips for tapering off nortriptyline 

 

OCD Obsessive Thoughts, Compulsive Behaviours

 

According to the Mayo Clinic, muscle weakness is a symptom of Nortriptyline, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/nortriptyline-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20071998

 

We don't suggest a lot of supplements on here because most members CNS (central nervous system) has been sensitized my these medications. We do suggest 2 that seem to help calm the nervous system. If you would like to try one, try a small amount, wait a few days before introducing to other.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

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