Posted by 49er on January 27, 2013, at 4:32:06
In reply to Re: Is quitting all meds a viable option?, posted by tensor on January 26, 2013, at 23:07:16
> Thanks for your replies everybody. I'm in a better mood now, but I still think going off all meds is something to consider. Maybe just take a small dose of amitriptyline if needed.
>
> /tensorHi Tensor,
I got off of 4 meds in 2010 after a near 4 year taper. I had been on them for 15 years.
My advice if you chose to come off of them is taper very very slowly to give your body time to adjust to each cut. When I say slowly, I mean 10% of current dose every 4 weeks.
Many people say that is too slow but I wish I had a nickle for all the posts I have read about people tapering quickly only to suffer horrific withdrawal symptoms that put them back on meds. Tapering slowly doesn't mean you won't have problems but the chances of having a better quality life will greatly increase.
I would also strongly advise you to learn coping skills such as CBT or something similar if you chose to get off of meds. Even tapering slowly does not guarantee you won't have WD issues and as a result, you need the tools to deal with them.
You have a tough decision to make so think it through carefully, Feel free to babble mail me with any questions.
49er
poster:49er
thread:1036516
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20130124/msgs/1036564.html