Tapering Questions (Page 3)

Safe schedule for tapering off Cymbalta/duloxetine?

Have been on Cymbalta 60mg 2xd about 7 yrs. started tapering off early Dec. 2016. Dr. Advised 60mg 1xd for 8 wks. Then 30mg for 8 wks, back to 30mg 2xd for a week if withdrawal symptoms. Issues have been mild-moderate so far. What next? Drs dont appear to be very knowledgeable about safe tapering... read more

How to taper the dosage of Zapiz (clonazapam) 0.5mg and discontinue its use safely?

Hi, I have been taking Zapiz (clonazepam) since last 6 days. My doctor prescribed it for anxiety and insomnia. He prescribed 0.5mg but did not provide guidelines about dosage tapering. I took 0.5mg for 1st three days and reduced the dosage to half for the next 3 days. What should I do next?... read more

Restarting prednisone a second time after tapering?

I recently took prednisone in a burst pack for painful chronic sinusitis and had to continue a dose of about 5 mg a day for 3 weeks, for a total of 30 days on prednisone. Due to withdrawal symptoms I then had to taper for another week, working down to 1 mg a day and then done. So 5 weeks total on... read more

Severe venlafaxine withdrawals?

After 8 yrs, I spent 8 months tapering off venlafaxine 150 mg. I was down to 35mg experiencing every side effect and my doctor switched me to Wellbutrin 27 days ago. Went to ER yesterday with severe vertigo & nausea. Can’t work, can only sit. Do not move head or eyes and sleep. Do the... read more

Duloxetine - I was on Zoloft for 20+ years. It stopped working, so my doctor put me on Cymbalta.

I am taking 30 mg of Cymbalta at night and I am tapering off of Zoloft. I was on 200 mg. Went to 150mg for 2 weeks then I went to 100mg for 2 weeks then 50mg every other day for a week. I am off now for a week. I have so much depression and anxiety I can’t stand it. All I do is cry. Is it the... read more

Stopping Cymbalta/starting Pristiq proper protocol?

I am currently slowly tapering off Cymbalta by counting beads, 3-4% every 4 weeks, currently at about 17mg. My Doctor wants me to stop taking it and start taking Pristiq, another SNRI. I'm afraid of stopping the Cymbalta cold turkey for fear of withdrawal symptoms. I never intended on taking... read more

Trying to get off duloxetine and in hell. Please can anybody help as I am not doing at all well.

I have been slow tapering by bead counting and have been advised to hold this dose till I am better but I cannot hold. Please please is there anybody who can help?

Tapering from a 5mg Lexapro?

If one is on a 5mg Lexapro which is the lowest dose on the market, how does one taper off from this drug after using it for a long time?

Tapering off Abilify what is safe dose to taper per week?

Can anyone tell me how much to taper off per couple of weeks if on 25mg of Abilify? I already started with 5mg now down to 20mg on week 2. And should I go longer than two weeks?

Ativan withdrawal symptoms?

I have been taking Ativan at 2mg 3 times a day. I started tapering off at 1/2mg per day. What withdrawal symptoms should I expect?

Has anyone taken 6mg of Xanax a day?

Taking 6mg of xanax for many many many years - prescribed. Has anyone else taken this high of a dose? I just helps me feel normal but wondering about tapering down.

Can I just quit Singular without tapering it off? Have been only on it for about a month and a half?

How to Begin Tapering Off Geodon?

I started taking Geodon at 20mg then was given the next higher dosage of 40mg. This pill doesn't let me function during the day. It gives my whole body this sensation of not being able to want to do anything but sleep it off and I can't stand it. I've been on several antipsychotics... 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... read more

Difficulty breathing a symptom of Lexapro withdrawal?

I went from 15mg to 20mg of Lexapro a few months ago and started feeling numb and emotionless so about ten days ago I started cutting my pills in half to 10mg, and at first i felt fine apart from brain zaps and worse depression but now for the past three days I've sort of had a hard time... read more