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Posted by cee on May 30, 2011, at 17:19:30
hello people
i have to come off geodon ,should it be done slowly or can i come of fast; any suggestions would be helpful
thank you
cee
Posted by bleauberry on May 30, 2011, at 18:56:53
In reply to discontinue geodon - slow ?, posted by cee on May 30, 2011, at 17:19:30
Some people can get away with fast, so you might try that. But be prepared if things get rough to go back up in dose a little bit to your most recent dose and then stabilize there and then begin a slower wean. In my own experience what works best is to reduce dose in tiny steps. That means making custom sized doses of capsules or tablets. Pretty easy. For me the time it takes to complete the wean is one thing, but the size of the dose change is the most important thing. Each person is different so you kind of have to feel it out.
Posted by Zyprexa on May 31, 2011, at 0:09:02
In reply to discontinue geodon - slow ?, posted by cee on May 30, 2011, at 17:19:30
I was on a high dose of 60mg x4 a day. When I stoped it I just stoped all at once and went on to the next med. Never had any problems.
Posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2011, at 0:22:44
In reply to Re: discontinue geodon - slow ?, posted by Zyprexa on May 31, 2011, at 0:09:02
That's great usually did crossovers also. Hot today? Since we live close? Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on June 1, 2011, at 4:59:58
In reply to Re: discontinue geodon - slow ? » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2011, at 0:22:44
It was almost 100 at 5pm.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 1, 2011, at 6:28:09
In reply to Re: discontinue geodon - slow ? » Phillipa, posted by Zyprexa on June 1, 2011, at 4:59:58
I'd say go slow unless there is some compelling reason not too...... a slow taper over 4 weeks is gonna be easier than stopping cold
Posted by Phillipa on June 1, 2011, at 19:46:14
In reply to Re: discontinue geodon - slow ? » Phillipa, posted by Zyprexa on June 1, 2011, at 4:59:58
Ouch that is hot here today high 90's and heat index l08. Sorry to hyjack :(
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