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What is the best way to taper from 1mg of lorazepam? I have been on it for 16 months?
I actually started lorazepam to help with a relapse of a toxic fish poisoning called ciguatera which causes itching and pins and needles. I've had ciguatera for 8 years-it affects nerve endings-thus the lorazepam. When I tried to taper myself, I experienced itching, pins and needles, plus some... read more
How to taper down from 2mg of Klonopin to 1mg in one month?
I am 21 years old, 6'1", and 190 lbs and have been taking 1mg of Klonopin twice a day equalling 2mgs daily for about the past 10 months. Today I talked to my doctor about slowly tapering off and instead of perscribing me 1mg twice a day he prescribed .5mg 4 times a day as needed. I am looking for... read more
How long does it take for 5mg of Lexapro to leave the system completely?
I've been taking Lexapro for a little over a year. I have started the taper and cut down to 5mg for a while and was wondering how much longer it will be in my system? I stopped taking it on Sunday 26th of August.
I’ve been on Klonopin for 2 months for insomnia and anxiety. I’m taking 1mg at bedtime.
I would like to stop taking it. Will I need to taper off of this low dose. She just told me to stop taking it every night and use it as needed. I’m worried about withdrawals. 12 years ago I took Klonopin 1mg at night for 1 month and had no problem stopping it. Just looking for some answers . Thank y... read more
I was taking 40 mg prednisone split in 2 doses am/pm. How to transition to taking all once a day?
I was prescribed prednisone 40 mg for severe asthma flare/cough. It is a 12 day taper down. I was taking 40 mg prednisone split in 2 doses am/pm. I just thought it would be more beneficial this way? Provide more relief throughout the 24-hour period? I am wondering if it may be better to take the... read more
I’m taking 0.5 mg clonazepam twice daily.
I would like to safely taper with minimum side effects. I have been reading different posts on this site and find it very informative. I tried once but failed. I’m interested in trying it again with 1. Bonnie 2. Magnesium powder 3. Liquid vitamins b complex. Any suggestions. Is this a good idea
I have been advised to taper off my sertraline dosage. I have only been taking it for 5 weeks in...
... total, 2 weeks at 25mg and 3 weeks at 50mg but I have been having muscle twitches so my doctor advised dropping back down to 25 mg for 1 week and then 1 week of taking 25mg on alternative days. Does anyone have any idea if it will be difficult with withdrawals etc or shouldn’t be too severe s... read more
Can I take duloxetine every few days to taper off?
Hello! I am currently trying to taper of duloxetine (Cymbalta). I was placed on the 30 mg dose and have been taking it for a few months. It hasn't helped me so I do not want to take it anymore. I have started to skip a day and think I taught my body to go without it (don't have any adverse effects)... read more
Buspirone - Should I just ask my doctor to taper me off? Burning and tingling is spreading more?
Should I just ask my doctor to taper off buspar. I can't take these paresthesia like symptoms. It started in my forearms only at night and now it's in my chest,neck, forearms, throat, and back of my shoulders. It can happen anytime now. Dose 15 x 3. 3 weeks in. Kinda scared the tapering off is... read more
Can I reinstate 5mg of olanzapine if I've been taking lower dose of 2.5mg?
I didn't taper from the 5mg to 2.5mg. I've been on 2.5mg for 28 days. I'm having intrusive and suicidal thoughts. Thanks for any response!
Benzodiazepine withdrawal - i’ve been on benzos for the last few months. How do I taper?
I've been on benzos for panic attacks that I’ve been having constantly. My doctor put me on half a milligram of Ativan about 4 months ago, which I took on and off for a few months. At a certain point, 1/2 mg wasn’t doing the trick so my doctor told me to go up to 1mg as needed, and I took that for a... read more
Any need to taper sertraline after the initial dose?
I took my first 50mg sertraline last night. Today I decided I should not take the second dose. Any Problem?
How does one taper off Ambien?
I have been taking 10 mgs Ambien (generic version zolpidem) since late June 2021. I am desperate to start tapering but don't know the best taper amount and timeline. Of course, I am worried about regaining my ability to sleep without it. I would like advice on how to approach this taper. Any help... read more
How to taper off risperdal 50 mg and trazodone 50 mg?
I take Risperdal .50 mg and will start to take .25 mg starting today for 1 month to get pregnant in April. After 1 month how should I continue the tapering since .25 is the lowest dose and I don’t think is a good idea to cut it in half because the pill is too small. Should I take it every other day ... read more
Trying to wean off clonazepam?
I have been taking clonazepam for three months 1.5 mg per day. Is it okay to go down 0.5 mg per day for two weeks and then continue to taper or will this cause bad withdrawal symptoms.