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Tapering - What is taper regime from 200mg to 100mg Pristiq?

Side effects driving me from Pristiq. Dr. wants me to taper to 100 from 200mg, then wants to see me in a month. Is this possible? Last time I tried withdrawal was awful. Any advice?

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.

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... 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... 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... 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?

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... 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?

I’m going to be tapering off Effexor ER capsules 37.5mg the generic brand. I’ve been on it for...

... about 2 years. My doctor is going to have me take the tablets (non extended release) 25mg for a month, then to 12.5. I’ve never taken the immediate release before. Will it affect me differently?

Does gabapentin help with tapering Fioricet?

I have taken for about a year Fioricet for headaches. When I try to lower the dose I get terrible anxiety, headache, and an upset stomach. I have taken gabapentin for about 5 years. 400mg at night. I found that if I increase the dose of gabapentin I don't get the anxiety. I am now on 800mg. I... read more

Latuda tapering off how long diarrhea last?

I have halfed Latuda from 10mg to 5mg for 3 months and have terrible diarrhea and feel dehydrated. How long will it last? I can’t get off the rest because of physical side effects.

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