Posted by SLS on March 25, 2005, at 7:44:20
In reply to Re: Effexor » SLS, posted by gromit on March 25, 2005, at 3:59:08
> > I use a flexible dosing strategy to discontinue antidepressants and benzodiazepines. I remain hopeful that this strategy can be generalized to others, but I need to see more people try it.
> I think that makes a lot of sense, if it's too fast for you then it's too fast.Yup. That's the advantage to dosage flexibility. It discourages you from going any faster than your body is ready for.
> OTOH maybe you don't need to prolong it just to be on a schedule.
Or worse - be on a schedule that allows for the precipitation of a significant withdrawal syndrome. I am beginning to believe that the longer you allow for a withdrawal state to continue, the worse it will get and the longer it will last after discontinuing the drug altogether.
Please post of your progress with selegiline on the Meds board. I'd be very curious to see how well you do with it and what alternative augmenting strategies you and your doctor come up with.
GOOD LUCK!!!
- Scott
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