Tapering Questions (Page 5)

Zolpidem - I have been taking zolpidem off and on for a few years.

I have had some major stressful events where it was helpful then I would stop. This year I micro dosed a very, very small amount. Recently, my mom died and I am experiencing some life adjustments. I went up to a (5MG) dose. I have been taking it for about 3 weeks now which is the longest ever for... read more

How do I wean/taper off of my 375mg nitroglycerin ointment dosage?

I'm using 0.4% Rectiv ointment for a fissure, but I read that I can't quit cold turkey when I've healed. My doctor isn't nearby anymore.

Klonopin Wafer - Why isn't it allowed to split a .125 mg wafer in half?

I'm tapering off of klonopin and I want .0625 mg cuts. Splitting a .125 mg wafer in half would give me this cut... but everywhere I look says not to cut (or split) the wafer. WHY? Benzo-brain.

Difficulty breathing a symptom of Lexapro withdrawal?

I went from 15mg to 20mg of Lexapro a few months ago and started feeling numb and emotionless so about ten days ago I started cutting my pills in half to 10mg, and at first i felt fine apart from brain zaps and worse depression but now for the past three days I've sort of had a hard time... read more

Are flu symptoms part of Ativan withdrawal?

I have been prescribed Ativan 4 mg. for over 20 years. I started tapering three weeks ago and I suddenly have really bad flu symptoms. I am down to 2.5 mg at this time. Trying to figure out if the body aches, nausea, stomach pain, etc. is from my tapering Ativan. Does anyone have a similar... read more

Clonazepam - Is the burning pins needles on my skin from withdrawal?

I been tapering off Xanax 0.5 mg twice a day for several months I been on them for 5 years I completely stop this drug 4 days ago but as I was tapering I developed burning pins needle sensation on arms exspecially the back stomach area drives me crazy I have other back spine issues but pretty sure... read more

Can Klonopin and hydroxyzine at the same time?

I am tapering off Klonopin to hydroxyzine. Do I take them at the same time?

Interaction between Wellbutrin and Prozac?

Been taking Prozac for about 5 years. Feel like it wasn't working for me anymore. Doctor switched me to Wellbutrin, while I'm tapering off Prozac. My question is, since Wellbutrin is a medication enhancer, wouldn't that make tapering twice as hard. Its been a month, and I feel so sick with... read more

Can I take two10mg propranolol tablets to make 20mg?

I am currently on 40mg propranolol and am about to start tapering down to 20mg a day and then 10mg before stopping altogether. I have been taking one 40mg tablet every morning for half a year and I made the decision to come off of it because I have been going to counseling and don’t feel I need it e... read more

Duloxetine 30 mg just wanting some advice or past experiences?

Hi, I’ve been on duloxetine 30 mg for just over a week now which I take in the morning. I’m also taking mirtazapine 15mg at night as my psychiatrist is tapering me off mirtazapine after taking it for a couple of years. I have suffered from major depressive disorder for about 3 years now, well tha... read more

I am tapering off Lyrica and starting the last strength in a few days, from 200mg 2x a day…

... to 50mg 2x a day. I am looking for alternative meds and read good things about Savella. Has anyone taken this and can share your experience? After reading the info on this site about the drug, my only concern is that I take adderall daily as well. Supposedly a stimulant can interact badly with... read more

Can Effexor increase blood pressure?

Are there any side effects when tapering off?

What does cross tapering in antidepressants mean?

Cymbalta and Zoloft? I had an appointment with my doc this morning and she put me back on 50mg...

... ofZoloft along with the 60 mg of cymbalta I am already taking. When I was tapering off of Zoloft I found that I felt better with the Zoloft. I’m a little nervous as they are two different kinds of antidepressants. And I asked her that and she said yes but they work in different areas of the b... read more

Long term Ambien use and tapering?

Can anyone who has tapered off (not cold turkey) Ambien after more than 10 years of use share their experience?