Taper schedule for Remeron and Lexapro

Posted by maggiemae on September 17, 2011, at 10:22:46

I am planning to get off 10 mg Lexapro and 15 mg Remeron so that I can start EMSAM. At my next appointment with dr. I will get his suggestion for the taper schedule. Thought I would ask here for advice.
Will I attempt to get off both at the same time, or do one at a time?
I am fearful of insomnia without the remeron, so I think he will let me take xanax XR to sleep during the taper.
I have been on this combo about 10 months. I have survived getting off effexor (found out that hell has a subbasement - it was not pretty), so I am prepared for the discontinuation syndrome, and knowing I will get to the other side eventually should get me through...
So, my main question is do I taper both or one at a time? Or do I even taper the remeron? Less is more (sleep) with remeron, I have heard.
thanks!

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Taper schedule for Remeron and Lexapro maggiemae 9/17/11
Re: Taper schedule for Remeron and Lexapro » maggiemae Phillipa 9/17/11
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Re: Taper schedule for Remeron and Lexapro maggiemae 9/18/11
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