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Old May 28, 2010, 12:08 PM
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I was on 6, now I'm on 2 for psych issues. This doesn't include my supplements. About a month ago I decided 6 was too much. And they'd tried everything on me. I have a one page sheet full of names of meds I've been on, one per row over the past couple years. I tapered myself off of the most recent (Lamictal, Wellbutrin, temazepam) and now am only on Geodon and Nuvigil and my thyroid medicine. It's working just fine for me. I have my down days, but really, I was overmedicated. Perhaps I'm just between episodes now. I'm thinking of going off of the last two this summer. If you feel overmedicated, talk to your doctor about what you might be able to test tapering off of. It's worth a try. Being on so many meds can't be great for your health what with organ issues and side effects. Docs should listen to your concerns.
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