Thread: Coming off meds
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Old Aug 14, 2015, 04:27 PM
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I'm considering coming off my meds. Yes I know I should consult my doctor but she doesn't think it's a good idea and kind of brushes me off when I mention it.

My question is, how long will it take until the meds are really out of my system?

Is it worth it going off them just to see if I really need them or have just grown dependent on them (not physically, mentally)

Here are the meds I'm on:

Depakote
Invega Sustenna
Paxil
Remeron
Hydroxyzine
Zyprexa
and Trazodone prn

And yes I know Depakote has to be tapered off of slowly, because last time I didn't know and had withdrawal seizures.
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