33down2me: need help with a taper schedule

[33down2me]

Hi- I’m 34 and started Zoloft April 2022 at 25mg and 15mg buspar(as needed). A week later was told to increase to 50’mg zoloft. At 4 weeks increased to 75mg Zoloft and upped buspar to 15mg twice a day. If I want to taper which med should I start with first? I’m terrified of withdrawal symptoms. I started taking these meds because of the worst anxiety and panic attacks I’ve ever had. Anxiety has gotten better but I did have another mild panic attack a few weeks ago. Maybe I’m not ready to wean off yet? I just want to get a head start on thinking and planning of tapering off and wanted to know the best course of action. Thanks!

[Frogie]

@33down2me

 

Welcome to SA. We are a volunteer ran site helping members taper off psychiatric medications, or have tapered off and are now healing.

 

This is your introduction page where you will receive information, ask questions and meet other members. We ask that you only have one introduction page so we can keep all your information in one place.

 

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How to List Drug History in Signature

 

Here are some links for you to read about tapering and which medication to start with.

 

Taking multiple psych drugs? Which drug to taper first?

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

Preparing to taper

Tips for tapering off buspirone (Buspar)

Tips for tapering off sertraline (Zoloft)

 

 

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

Dr. Joseph Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist

 

Here is some information you might find helpful on panic attacks.

 

 

Anxiety Self Help | Get.gg - Getselfhelp.co.uk

 

Ways to cope with daily anxiety

 

We don't suggest a lot of supplements on here because they can be too stimulating to the nervous system, however, a lot of people find these two calming. If you want to try them, try one in a small amount and wait a few days before introducing the other.

 

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/15483-magnesium-natures-calcium-channel-blocker/

King of supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) - Symptoms and self-care - Surviving Antidepressants

 

After you have read the links provided, please reach out with any questions you may have.