Posted by 49er on July 11, 2009, at 7:17:09
In reply to Withdrawing from Zoloft, Lamictal, and Seroquel, posted by tonyz on July 4, 2009, at 10:23:21
Hi Tony,
Due to insomnia, I didn't read your whole post so forgive me if I am missing something.
I know people on this board are tired of me saying this but it bears repeating.
Any psych med needs to be tapered slowly. On the Paxil Progress Boards, run by an RN, the recommendation is to taper 10% of current dose every 3 to 6 weeks.
For more powerful drugs, you might to need to taper more slowly.
If you're scoffing at this, you're right, you may be one of the lucky ones who can taper more quickly. The problem is you won't know it for a while as even if you feel fine initially, wd symptoms can catch up to you. Then it might be too late to change course.
So many post on the Paxil Progress boards wishing they hadn't tapered too quickly or CT'd their meds.
Anyway, I will step off my soapbox.
49er
PS - Tony, this is a general rant and not specifically directed at you.
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