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Does anyone have advice on tapering off meds and managing withdrawal? Specifically zoloft and lithium. I get a wicked headache if I skip zoloft, so I'll need to figure that out.
Yes this is against medical advice. Yes I'm aware of the potential consequences. I also have valid reasons and I've thought it over for months weighing pros and cons. |
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As far as lithium went I just reduced it in half for two weeks and then went off of it.I was on 900mg a day.
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What are all the meds and doses you are taking? Do you feel overmedicated? Take care TheSadGirlRises.
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BP 1 with psychotic features 50 mg Lyrica 50 mcg Synthroid 2.5 mg olanzapine |
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One time I was really set on going off my meds and my pdoc was opposed to it. I'd weighed the pros and cons and everything. Although he did not agree with my decision, he told me how to come off. Unfortunately, I took it into my own hands instead of following that advice either and it was a disaster.
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A long time ago I was on Zoloft for post natal depression. I was on it for 2yrs and then spent a year weaning off it. Yes you read that right - it took me a year to wean off Zoloft.
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Pookyl ———————————————————————————— BP1, GAD, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia Psych meds: Saphris, Seroquel XR, regular Seroquel. PRN Diazepam and Zopiclone |
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