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22 minutes ago, joy2730 said:

Hi Frogie

 

I am struggling to concentrate on what I am posting and where!  I often think about you Frogie and feel envious that you cope with withdraw better than me.  You do so well whereas I don't. 

 

My house scenario is surprising me all the time.  I didn't know you could look at just 2 houses and fall in lovery with the second.

 

I am really hoping my husband will feel stronger once he leaves the farm and have a good few years when he can take it easier.  I do really hope so.  He hasn't been comfortable in our old farmhouse for a long time now but he never gets depressed or anxious.

 

I so value your friendship Frogie - I didn't mean to miss you out at all.  When I feel flat I feel absolutely horrible.

 

Let me know how you feel tomorrow.

 

One of your closest followers

 

Joy

Thanks Joy:

 

Like I told Flowers it's nice to know someone cares.

 

I've just never had this feeling, being flat, no emotions. I'm not depressed, not crying, just flat.

 

I forced myself to make the bed and get the paint all arranged, don't know when that will happen we have no walls to paint!

 

It snowed finally about an inch. But now it's blue skies and the forecast for the next 10 days is in the 50's-60's, it will be melted by the end of the day. :( I wish it would have snowed feet, not just an inch.

 

You feel envious about my tapering. My tapers are not always fun. I get nauseous a lot of the times. I'm very envious about you getting to move to a town. I want to go home so bad it's not funny. I want my family and friends back. But I pray that next Christmas we will be home. Pray for me.

 

It will be so nice for your husband to not have to worry to much about the farm. He's not ready to give it all up, but at least he will slow down and you can enjoy each other.

 

Thanks for thinking of me. I'm glad I'm part if the "gang".

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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9 minutes ago, joy2730 said:

Take care Frigid - flat is horrible - I call it loosing my bubbles 

 

Joy 

I've never felt like this - it is horrible. I think I've lost more than my bubbles lol...

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Hi Frogie

 

Yes, I lose my appetite when flat.  I think ADs make you more bubbly and stimulate your appetite at the same time, so when you withdraw you get the opposite ie flatness and a lack of appetite.

 

When I withdrew from dothiepin, and old type AD, I lost my appetite so completely and just didn't eat.  After a few days I got knife like pains in my stomach, I think they are called hunger pains, but I didn't feel hungry.  I got so weak I could hardly walk around and the weight just fell off me, eventually I ended up taking a higher dose.

 

I think the lack of appetite and nausea is just part of the course.  In the even older days of MAOI's the withdrawal nausea was even worse and psychotic symptoms were a common withdrawal symptom.  On that basis it is not too bad with the SSRIs, but it is still bad enough.  

 

It is almost as if withdrawal is a part of taking ADs.  However, some people have a much harder time than others.  Your top dose was 10 mg Frogie, am I right?   On that basis you should have an easier time than someone who used to take, eg 40 mg.

 

I used to take ginger capsules to help with the nausea and anti acid products.

 

I am assuming that eventually your nausea will resolve itself as your body and mind readjust.  So in the meantime it is a case of making sure you take in sufficient good food to sustain your health.  Eat what you fancy when you fancy, and perhaps a little and often.  Milk is a whole complete food.  Perhaps now is the time to take a multivitamin plus iron pill.  You can make the food you do eat more calorie dense by adding good oils, eg virgin olive oil, add butter and cheese to mashed potato, bread and pasta are good for dense calories as are bananas.  Add honey when you can.  Eat full fat yogurts.

 

Frogie, I am most interested to know how your flat mood develops, please keep me informed.

 

Joy

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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3 minutes ago, joy2730 said:

Hi Frogie

 

Yes, I lose my appetite when flat.  I think ADs make you more bubbly and stimulate your appetite at the same time, so when you withdraw you get the opposite ie flatness and a lack of appetite.

 

When I withdrew from dothiepin, and old type AD, I lost my appetite so completely and just didn't eat.  After a few days I got knife like pains in my stomach, I think they are called hunger pains, but I didn't feel hungry.  I got so weak I could hardly walk around and the weight just fell off me, eventually I ended up taking a higher dose.

 

I think the lack of appetite and nausea is just part of the course.  In the even older days of MAOI's the withdrawal nausea was even worse and psychotic symptoms were a common withdrawal symptom.  On that basis it is not too bad with the SSRIs, but it is still bad enough.  

 

It is almost as if withdrawal is a part of taking ADs.  However, some people have a much harder time than others.  Your top dose was 10 mg Frogie, am I right?   On that basis you should have an easier time than someone who used to take, eg 40 mg.

 

I used to take ginger capsules to help with the nausea and anti acid products.

 

I am assuming that eventually your nausea will resolve itself as your body and mind readjust.  So in the meantime it is a case of making sure you take in sufficient good food to sustain your health.  Eat what you fancy when you fancy, and perhaps a little and often.  Milk is a whole complete food.  Perhaps now is the time to take a multivitamin plus iron pill.  You can make the food you do eat more calorie dense by adding good oils, eg virgin olive oil, add butter and cheese to mashed potato, bread and pasta are good for dense calories as are bananas.  Add honey when you can.  Eat full fat yogurts.

 

Frogie, I am most interested to know how your flat mood develops, please keep me informed.

 

Joy

Hi Joy:

 

This flat feeling is a new WD symptom to me. Usually I get nauseous. I haven't had the nausea this time which is good. I'm just not hungry, and I've never felt like that either.

 

I can't take ginger, it makes me throw up. Even in food. And I tapered off PPI's. They aren't good for you. You need stomach acid. Once in a while I'll eat a Tums or Rolaid.

 

I eat a banana every morning. And I eat a good dinner. The last couple of days I just haven't been hungry at lunch. I drink a lot of water between breakfast and lunch so today I slowed down my water and forced myself to eat a ham sandwich.

 

I can't drink milk. Lactose and I don't get along, if you know what I mean.

 

I started on 20mg Lexapro. In June 2016, I got stupid and cut it in 1/2. I was sick for almost 6 months. I have to be really careful with supplements. I can't take a multi-vitamin because they have B vitamins in them, and they cause me to want to fly to the moon lol... Apace41 and I have my supplements set where I'm not sick.

 

I will keep you up to date. I talked to Apace41. He said they are normal WD symptoms, just new to me.

 

Hope you are well. And again, congratulations on the new house. How exciting!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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2 minutes ago, Frogie said:

Hi Joy:

 

This flat feeling is a new WD symptom to me. Usually I get nauseous. I haven't had the nausea this time which is good. I'm just not hungry, and I've never felt like that either.

 

I can't take ginger, it makes me throw up. Even in food. And I tapered off PPI's. They aren't good for you. You need stomach acid. Once in a while I'll eat a Tums or Rolaid.

 

I eat a banana every morning. And I eat a good dinner. The last couple of days I just haven't been hungry at lunch. I drink a lot of water between breakfast and lunch so today I slowed down my water and forced myself to eat a ham sandwich.

 

I can't drink milk. Lactose and I don't get along, if you know what I mean.

 

I started on 20mg Lexapro. In June 2016, I got stupid and cut it in 1/2. I was sick for almost 6 months. I have to be really careful with supplements. I can't take a multi-vitamin because they have B vitamins in them, and they cause me to want to fly to the moon lol... Apace41 and I have my supplements set where I'm not sick.

 

I will keep you up to date. I talked to Apace41. He said they are normal WD symptoms, just new to me.

 

Hope you are well. And again, congratulations on the new house. How exciting!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

I agree they are normal withdrawal symptoms.  You are lucky to not have had it before.  It is a bit like a lack of pleasure in life for me which makes everything seem an effort and pointless.  Unfortunately I have suffered with that for many years, but as a symptom of illness and not withdrawal, but have had it in withdrawal too.

 

Cutting down on the water should help, can you eat cheese?  You are going to have to be creative with your food choices and think things through, which can be difficult on a tight budget.

 

Joy

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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7 minutes ago, joy2730 said:

 

I agree they are normal withdrawal symptoms.  You are lucky to not have had it before.  It is a bit like a lack of pleasure in life for me which makes everything seem an effort and pointless.  Unfortunately I have suffered with that for many years, but as a symptom of illness and not withdrawal, but have had it in withdrawal too.

 

Cutting down on the water should help, can you eat cheese?  You are going to have to be creative with your food choices and think things through, which can be difficult on a tight budget.

 

Joy

Joy:

 

I don't like this WD symptom, but think it's better than being sick for a month.

 

I'm going to try to cut back on water so maybe I will eat lunch.

 

I can eat butter, cheese and yogurt, I need to get some yogurt just ran out. I eat a lot of applesauce too. The all natural stuff. It's really good. There is one that has berries in it. And my banana.

 

I am lucky that my fiancé buys the food and gets me whatever I will eat.

 

Thanks... I'll be fine. 

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Hi Frogie

 

Are you OK today? Still feeling flat?

 

Hope you are feeling a bit better.

 

Flowers xxx

15 yrs on 20 to 30 mgs CITALOPRAM.  MAY 2014 Increased to 40 mgs per day.SEPT/NOV 2014 tapered in 6 weeks down to 10 mgs as per Dr instructions due to violent nightmares/palpitations.Given Noctamid (lormetazepam) to help with anxiety. On average took 2mg per day for 8 weeks.No taper was advised.DEC 2014 WD severe. Nervous tic in eyes and limbs, muscle pain,fluct  temp, weakness, dep and anxiety, nausea, giddy, unstable when walking. Different Dr suggested taking 20mgs CIT. BROMAZEPAM 3mgs up to 3 x daily for anxiety.DEC 9 2014 Updose CIT to 30mgs. Only taking BROMAZEPAM in emergency.DEC 31 2014 Settling at 30mg CIT - helping with depression. No Brom for 2wks.Found SA.APR 2015 Trying to stabilise on 30mgs CIT.  JAN 2016 Started Cit Taper reducing by 5% per month.  28.5 mgs 
FEB  Taper held bereavement. APR Taper resumed 27mgs . MAY 25.50 mgs .  JUNE 24 mgs .  JULY I stupidly mixed up my BP meds with CIT. Consequently took no CIT for 3 days and doubled my BP meds. Waiting for the fallout....Holding for a while until any chance of repercussions have abated. SEPT taper resumed to  22.5 mgs . OCT 21 mgs .NOV 19.95 mgs DEC crashed. 2017: FEB 3rd updose to 20.5 mgs to try to stabilise.FEB.switched over to 75mgs of Venlafaxine XR for 3 weeks.Too stimulating so switching back to Cit. 12 March 37.5 Ven and 20 Cit. 21 March 18mg Ven 20mg Cit. 4 April 9mg Ven 20mg Cit. Xanax .50mg when needed.  13 April 0 mgs Ven, 20mg Citalopram. Xanax .50 mg per day. 5 May reinstated a small amount of Ven to stabilize  1 mg twice a day. 20 mg Citalopram at night. Xanax .25 mg twice per day.Other Meds: Losartan (BP)Started 1993 at  50 mgs at night.  Seretide (Asthma) Started 1996 at 1 puff twice a day. Jan 2019 Antibiotic Ceclor 500mgs twice a day for bronchitis and  Atrovent 2ml capsules twice a day for asthma. Finished the course of both Jan 17. 

XANAX  Jan 27  - Feb 3 2019 Failed Valium Crossover.   Feb 14 2019  Updosed Xanax by .0625  Feb 17 2019 Decreased Xanax by .0625. Back to .50mg daily.  Update Xanax 28.2.20 tapered to .1250 mg 8am .25 mg midnight. Update Xanax 11.8.21 tapered to .25 mg at night. 

Current Meds 28.2.19: CITALOPRAM  20mg  taken at midnight. VENLAFAXINE  .9 mg twice a day at 8am and 10pm.  XANAX .50 mg split into 4 doses per day. 10am .0625mg / 2pm .1250mg/ 6pm .0625mg / midnight .25mg.Update 10.8.22 .25 mg at night.  LOSARTAN 50 mgs taken at midnight.  SERETIDE 1 puff taken at 8am and 10pm.   7.7.19 VENLAFAXINE UPDATE: Started tapering 10% every 4 weeks. Currently .4 mg twice a day at 8am and 10 pm.  2.9.19 .36 mg x 2. 1.10.19  .32 mg x 2. 26.11.19 .29 mg x2. 26.12.19 .26 mg  x 2. 23.1.20  .23 mg x 2.  20.2.20 .21 mg x2.20.3.20  .19 mg x 2. 21.4.20 .17 mg x 2. 19.5.20 .13 mg x 2.  18.6.20 .11mg  x 2 .18.7.20.10 mg x 2.1.9.20.09 mg x 2. 30.9. 20 .08 mg x 2. 1.11.20 .07 mg x 2.  2.12.20 .06 mg x 2.  8.1.21 .05 mg x 2.  4.2.21 .04 mg x 2. 9.3.21 .03 mgx2.  7.4.21  .02 mg x 2.  9.5.21 .01 mg x 2.  21.6.21 .01 mg x 1.  11.8.21 ZERO!

 

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On 7 December 2017 at 9:36 PM, joy2730 said:

Hi Frogie

 

Yes, I lose my appetite when flat.  I think ADs make you more bubbly and stimulate your appetite at the same time, so when you withdraw you get the opposite ie flatness and a lack of appetite.

 

When I withdrew from dothiepin, and old type AD, I lost my appetite so completely and just didn't eat.  After a few days I got knife like pains in my stomach, I think they are called hunger pains, but I didn't feel hungry.  I got so weak I could hardly walk around and the weight just fell off me, eventually I ended up taking a higher dose.

 

I think the lack of appetite and nausea is just part of the course.  In the even older days of MAOI's the withdrawal nausea was even worse and psychotic symptoms were a common withdrawal symptom.  On that basis it is not too bad with the SSRIs, but it is still bad enough.  

 

It is almost as if withdrawal is a part of taking ADs.  However, some people have a much harder time than others.  Your top dose was 10 mg Frogie, am I right?   On that basis you should have an easier time than someone who used to take, eg 40 mg.

 

I used to take ginger capsules to help with the nausea and anti acid products.

 

I am assuming that eventually your nausea will resolve itself as your body and mind readjust.  So in the meantime it is a case of making sure you take in sufficient good food to sustain your health.  Eat what you fancy when you fancy, and perhaps a little and often.  Milk is a whole complete food.  Perhaps now is the time to take a multivitamin plus iron pill.  You can make the food you do eat more calorie dense by adding good oils, eg virgin olive oil, add butter and cheese to mashed potato, bread and pasta are good for dense calories as are bananas.  Add honey when you can.  Eat full fat yogurts.

 

Frogie, I am most interested to know how your flat mood develops, please keep me informed.

 

Joy

 

Joy,

 

I have been experiencing lack of appetite and nausea, which I guess comes under the "IBS" umbrella?  Mainly the lack of appetite sensation, if you can call it a sensation.

 

Rice cakes are my "go to" lunch choice.

 

However the weight isn't dropping off me.

 

JC

Dose History: 19 Feb 2014 - Escitalopram 10mg daily June 2015 - Started taper, 5mg every other day July 2015 - 5mg every 2 days August 2015 - 5mg every 3 days September 2015 - 5mg every 4 days Sept 14th - Completed tapering, but at 7 weeks "drug free" I suffered serious WD symptoms as a consequence of "incorrect" tapering. Nov 25 2015 - Re-instated Cipralex @ 2.5mg daily. WD symptoms faded. Held at this dose and experienced "windows and waves". 12 Oct 2017 Reduced dose to 1.25mg. 13 Mar 2018 Reduced dose to 0.625mg (approx.). 16 April 2018 0mg. Windows and waves triggered by stress (IBS/reflux, headaches, sinus issues) Aug 2019 Mirena coil fitted 6 Jan 2020 MAJOR Wave hit 19 months following last dose (protracted WD).  Symptoms listed below Mar 2020 Mirena coil removal.

Therapy: Nov 15th 2016 Re-started therapy Jan 19th 2017 Started CBT Dec 2017 Started listening to Hypnotherapy CD (self-esteem). Nov 2019 Started couples therapy.

Supplements: "Bioglan" Biotic Balance Ultimate Flora 10 billion CFU, live Bacteria, Probiotic, suitable for Vegetarians, with Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium Longum"Pukka" Vitalise a unique blend of 30 energising botanicals.

Diet: 16 April 2018 Detox cleanse / anti-candida for 90 days. Jan 2020 Started "small plate" diet (i.e child size portions).

Exercise: Stretching, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Elliptical/upper body workout, walking.

Medical Test Results: 4 Jan 2017 Homeopathic Treatment starts 24 Feb 2017 Started weight loss program 24 Mar 2017 Naturopathic Treatment + anti-Candida diet started due to suspected Candida Related Complex (CRC). DETOXED for 7 weeks to "re-set" gut. April 2017 "Genova Diagnostics" Comprehensive Stool Analysis NEGATIVE; Full Blood Count (Normal) / Blood Cholesterol: 5.6 (Borderline) / Blood Sugar (Normal) / 28 Jun 2017 FSH 8.2 / 14 Nov 2017 FSH 17.7 Dec 2017 Blood Cholesterol: 3.9 (Normal) / Kidney Function (Normal) / Blood Sugar (Normal). December 2017 "Genova Diagnostics" Food panel allergy (bloodwork) analysis - a few "VERY LOW/VL" allergens; Mar 2018 "Genova Diagnostics" SIBO urine analysis: High Level of Yeast/fungal markers found in small intestine but NO SIBO.  April 2018 Thyroid (Normal) / Full Blood Count (Normal) / FSH (Normal). 16 April 2018 Started anti-Candida diet - 3 month protocol.   25 March 2020 All test results "Normal". CRP" 5 mg/L (normal range to 0-5 mg/L).

Symptoms:  Flu-like symptoms, anxiety, anhedonia, sinus headaches right-side (severe), IBS issues/reflux (severe)**, tinnitus, fatigue, inner tremor, nausea, chills/hot flushes, pounding heart, muscular issues including stiff left hip flexor, intense anger, PSSD (ongoing).  **Histhamine intolerance (suspected).

Major Life Events: 

Re-located to UK from Canada: Jan 2016

My father died: 5:05pm, Monday 5 Feb 2018 Last Lexapro dose: 16 April 2018 (its now been over a year since I quit ADs)  Moved house: Friday 23rd February 2018  "Divorced" toxic Mother: Monday 26 March 2018 Starting working again: 19 November 2018  Diagnosed with: 5th August 2021 PTSD/C-PTSD Diagnosed with: March 2022 Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Painful bladder syndrome

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Hi Everyone :

 

Just thought I would say I'm ok. Still a little flat. Woke up a little nauseous, but didn't last long.

 

Spent the day with my fiancé. Went out of town for his work.

 

I'm probably not going to be on tonight or tomorrow. Tomorrow is my fiancés Christmas party, but working on the remodeling.

 

Will check in, but I need a little break. Write me and I'll write all of you a general note.

 

Hops everyone is well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Hi Frogie 

 

Glad you are OK and that you had some time out and about  today.

 

I understand you needing a break - I do that myself sometimes. 

 

Just take care and get yourself well.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

15 yrs on 20 to 30 mgs CITALOPRAM.  MAY 2014 Increased to 40 mgs per day.SEPT/NOV 2014 tapered in 6 weeks down to 10 mgs as per Dr instructions due to violent nightmares/palpitations.Given Noctamid (lormetazepam) to help with anxiety. On average took 2mg per day for 8 weeks.No taper was advised.DEC 2014 WD severe. Nervous tic in eyes and limbs, muscle pain,fluct  temp, weakness, dep and anxiety, nausea, giddy, unstable when walking. Different Dr suggested taking 20mgs CIT. BROMAZEPAM 3mgs up to 3 x daily for anxiety.DEC 9 2014 Updose CIT to 30mgs. Only taking BROMAZEPAM in emergency.DEC 31 2014 Settling at 30mg CIT - helping with depression. No Brom for 2wks.Found SA.APR 2015 Trying to stabilise on 30mgs CIT.  JAN 2016 Started Cit Taper reducing by 5% per month.  28.5 mgs 
FEB  Taper held bereavement. APR Taper resumed 27mgs . MAY 25.50 mgs .  JUNE 24 mgs .  JULY I stupidly mixed up my BP meds with CIT. Consequently took no CIT for 3 days and doubled my BP meds. Waiting for the fallout....Holding for a while until any chance of repercussions have abated. SEPT taper resumed to  22.5 mgs . OCT 21 mgs .NOV 19.95 mgs DEC crashed. 2017: FEB 3rd updose to 20.5 mgs to try to stabilise.FEB.switched over to 75mgs of Venlafaxine XR for 3 weeks.Too stimulating so switching back to Cit. 12 March 37.5 Ven and 20 Cit. 21 March 18mg Ven 20mg Cit. 4 April 9mg Ven 20mg Cit. Xanax .50mg when needed.  13 April 0 mgs Ven, 20mg Citalopram. Xanax .50 mg per day. 5 May reinstated a small amount of Ven to stabilize  1 mg twice a day. 20 mg Citalopram at night. Xanax .25 mg twice per day.Other Meds: Losartan (BP)Started 1993 at  50 mgs at night.  Seretide (Asthma) Started 1996 at 1 puff twice a day. Jan 2019 Antibiotic Ceclor 500mgs twice a day for bronchitis and  Atrovent 2ml capsules twice a day for asthma. Finished the course of both Jan 17. 

XANAX  Jan 27  - Feb 3 2019 Failed Valium Crossover.   Feb 14 2019  Updosed Xanax by .0625  Feb 17 2019 Decreased Xanax by .0625. Back to .50mg daily.  Update Xanax 28.2.20 tapered to .1250 mg 8am .25 mg midnight. Update Xanax 11.8.21 tapered to .25 mg at night. 

Current Meds 28.2.19: CITALOPRAM  20mg  taken at midnight. VENLAFAXINE  .9 mg twice a day at 8am and 10pm.  XANAX .50 mg split into 4 doses per day. 10am .0625mg / 2pm .1250mg/ 6pm .0625mg / midnight .25mg.Update 10.8.22 .25 mg at night.  LOSARTAN 50 mgs taken at midnight.  SERETIDE 1 puff taken at 8am and 10pm.   7.7.19 VENLAFAXINE UPDATE: Started tapering 10% every 4 weeks. Currently .4 mg twice a day at 8am and 10 pm.  2.9.19 .36 mg x 2. 1.10.19  .32 mg x 2. 26.11.19 .29 mg x2. 26.12.19 .26 mg  x 2. 23.1.20  .23 mg x 2.  20.2.20 .21 mg x2.20.3.20  .19 mg x 2. 21.4.20 .17 mg x 2. 19.5.20 .13 mg x 2.  18.6.20 .11mg  x 2 .18.7.20.10 mg x 2.1.9.20.09 mg x 2. 30.9. 20 .08 mg x 2. 1.11.20 .07 mg x 2.  2.12.20 .06 mg x 2.  8.1.21 .05 mg x 2.  4.2.21 .04 mg x 2. 9.3.21 .03 mgx2.  7.4.21  .02 mg x 2.  9.5.21 .01 mg x 2.  21.6.21 .01 mg x 1.  11.8.21 ZERO!

 

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Just now, Flowers said:

Hi Frogie 

 

Glad you are OK and that you had some time out and about  today.

 

I understand you needing a break - I do that myself sometimes. 

 

Just take care and get yourself well.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

Thanks Flowers:

 

I'm not going anywhere, just won't be on as much over the weekend.

 

Hope you are well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Quick update and then off of the site again:

 

I'm not having nausea unless my fiancé cooks bacon. I was really sick when pregnant with my 1st son when I came around bacon. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me lol...

 

I wake up very anxious. It's been going on for about a week. After I take my 2nd Xanax for the day, I seem to be ok. And my knees, oh my! I just want to scream... I have akasthisia in them, I am rubbing them or moving them constantly, or I want to dig them off my body. I don't know what to do about that. Any suggestions?

 

But I did get out yesterday to the grocery store. Big improvement. Have to go to the lumber store this week and get baseboard, I'm proud of myself for doing that. And had the neighbors over for dinner last night. No anxiety attacks.

 

We have walls and a bathtub. Hopefully they will get the texture on the walls today, then I can paint. Then we have to set the vanity, toilet, tile around the tub and backsplash around the vanity, then the floor in my granddaughters room. Sounds like a broken record, but we do have some stuff done.

 

I miss talking to everyone, but need a break. It looks like I'm on, but on my iPad if I sign off, it's way too hard to,sign back on, so just ignore that. You can write and I'll get to you maybe tomorrow, no guarantees though. I hope everyone is doing well, Joy, Flowers, Junglechicken, LG (if you see this), Scorpio, RS, Blondiee, Nikki, MMT, Street, Gridley, Brassmonkey and anyone I might have missed.

 

Brownie is doing well. Eating and having a ball barking at the remodeling going on.

 

Andy, I'm sorry for writing on your thread. I saw other people do it, so figured it was ok. I'll PM you. Forgive me, I hope.

 

Take care everyone, talk soon.

 

Frogie xx

 

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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24 minutes ago, Frogie said:

I'm not having nausea unless my fiancé cooks bacon. I was really sick when pregnant with my 1st son when I came around bacon. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me lol...

 

I wake up very anxious. It's been going on for about a week. After I take my 2nd Xanax for the day, I seem to be ok. And my knees, oh my! I just want to scream... I have akasthisia in them, I am rubbing them or moving them constantly, or I want to dig them off my body. I don't know what to do about that. Any suggestions?

 

Hey, at least it's a smell that you can attribute to something real.  I had a lot of olfactory stuff off and on.......sometimes related to something real, and then sometimes just lingering when there was no culprit.  No nausea that I can recall.  I think the mind does go back to other W/D's or C/T's sometimes.......play tricks on us.  I don't know but maybe........some Apple Cider Vinegar might help with nausea.    The best is the raw unfiltered organic.......with the "mother" type.  It's fairly cheap and you don't have to take a lot.  I think it is alkalizing.  Maybe a help with nausea?  And appetite?

 

It's probably the good old morning cortisol spikes.......as far as the waking up feelings.........since your last drop was just over a month ago now(November 9th).  It can be helpful to know what is going on.  Perhaps consider a diary/journaling with times of dosages of current medications, then times of symptoms(AM's, afternoon, PM's, and then through the night).  That way you will get a feel for symptoms and know when you have better times of day........and can work around it a bit.  You might also find out what to avoid if you include any new foodstuffs and/or supplements.

 

As far as your knees........are they achy?  I had a lot of upper neck pain that responded well to heat and the Epsom salt soaks(you could even try making a compress with Epsom salts since your tub is out of order).  I often use Coconut oil on sore spots too......Extra Virgin, pure and unfiltered, cold pressed.  It's really good for the skin and may offer some relief. 

 

Sounds like you may be being hit now with the W/D vengeance of your last cut of Lexapro.  I had a ton of irritability and emotionalism as well.  Hang in there Frogie.  It always passes, it sometimes takes time and patience that we didn't know that we had.

 

Love, peace, healing, and growth,

 

mmt

Late 2023- gone to emeritus status, inactive, don't @ me, I can check who I've posted on, and I'm not really here like I used to be......thanks.

Started with psycho meds/psychiatric care circa 1988.  In retrospect, and on contemplation, situational overwhelm.

Rounding up to 30 years of medications(30 medication trials, poly-pharmacy maximum was 3 at one time).

5/28/2015-off Adderal salts 2.5mg. (I had been on that since hospital 10/2014)

12/2015---just holding, holding, holding, with trileptal/oxcarb at 75 mg. 1/2 tab at hs.  My last psycho med ever!  Tapered @ 10% every 4 weeks, sometimes 2 weeks to

2016 Dec 16 medication free!!

Longer signature post here, with current supplements.

Herb and alcohol free since 5/15/2016.  And.....I quit smoking 11/2021. Lapsed.  Redo of quit smoking 9/28/2022.  Can you say Hallelujah?(took me long enough)💜

None of my posts are intended as medical advice.  Please discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical provider.  My success story:  Blue skies ahead, clear sailing

 

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Please come back - I am always interested in how you are doing - and it really helps me.  I am fine but have more anxiety due to buying my house.  I think Andy is just trying to draw boundaries in some way - he is probably thinking you need to be a little more independent in your withdrawal but I don't think it is a problem.  I think it is helping you a lot.  As we are only online we can all keep our distance easily.

 

Take a few hours a day away from the site to give your mind a break but keep in touch and keep posting.  

Joy

 

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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Frogie

 

Please come back - I am always interested in how you are doing - and it really helps me.  I am fine but have more anxiety due to buying my house.  I think Andy is just trying to draw boundaries in some way - he is probably thinking you need to be a little more independent in your withdrawal but I don't think it is a problem.  I think it is helping you a lot.  As we are only online we can all keep our distance easily.

 

Take a few hours a day away from the site to give your mind a break but keep in touch and keep posting.  

Joy

 

Hi Joy:

 

I haven't left. I was just spending a LOT of time on here. Way too much and I think my symptoms where coming from reading other people's threads. If they had it, I would read enough into it and I had it.

 

You help me too. Everyone I talk to does. Andy is looking after my well being, I was spending every minute I could here. It wasn't doing me any good. And he knows me very well. This really is for my own good. He really is helping me.

 

I'm sure you do have anxiety. Buying a house is very stressful, but you will do fine. I'm looking forward to it next year hopefully.

 

I've had a lot of time to think. I have no family out here, my Uncle will come for Christmas, I have no tree, I just have a mess that will hopefully be done next weekend. And missing my granddaughter is really hard on me. Doesn't look like I'll see her unless I take the 2 1/2 hour drive so she can have her presents. I haven't seen her since August, at her birthday except to skype.

 

I'm so tired of summer in December, I want snow. I know I have no control over that, but it is affecting me. I need to figure out how to deal with it.

 

I'm having anxiety still in the morning, but my knees are driving me nuts literally. I can't get them to stop twitching. I want to dig them off my body. I rub them a lot and stretch them too. If I didn't have that I would be fine.

 

This time of year is really hard on me. Too many family memories and bad situations that I need to work on. It's been years and I can't let go. 

 

But Joy, know that I'll be around. Just not every minute of everyday. I have to learn to deal with this on my own. You can PM me and I'll try to answer you, if I check my email. I've got to clean that up. I have 7,000 junk emails that need to be taken care of.

 

I just can't spend my life on this website. I have to get things together.

 

I love you all.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Hey, at least it's a smell that you can attribute to something real.  I had a lot of olfactory stuff off and on.......sometimes related to something real, and then sometimes just lingering when there was no culprit.  No nausea that I can recall.  I think the mind does go back to other W/D's or C/T's sometimes.......play tricks on us.  I don't know but maybe........some Apple Cider Vinegar might help with nausea.    The best is the raw unfiltered organic.......with the "mother" type.  It's fairly cheap and you don't have to take a lot.  I think it is alkalizing.  Maybe a help with nausea?  And appetite?

 

It's probably the good old morning cortisol spikes.......as far as the waking up feelings.........since your last drop was just over a month ago now(November 9th).  It can be helpful to know what is going on.  Perhaps consider a diary/journaling with times of dosages of current medications, then times of symptoms(AM's, afternoon, PM's, and then through the night).  That way you will get a feel for symptoms and know when you have better times of day........and can work around it a bit.  You might also find out what to avoid if you include any new foodstuffs and/or supplements.

 

As far as your knees........are they achy?  I had a lot of upper neck pain that responded well to heat and the Epsom salt soaks(you could even try making a compress with Epsom salts since your tub is out of order).  I often use Coconut oil on sore spots too......Extra Virgin, pure and unfiltered, cold pressed.  It's really good for the skin and may offer some relief. 

 

Sounds like you may be being hit now with the W/D vengeance of your last cut of Lexapro.  I had a ton of irritability and emotionalism as well.  Hang in there Frogie.  It always passes, it sometimes takes time and patience that we didn't know that we had.

 

Love, peace, healing, and growth,

 

mmt

Thanks MMT:

 

You make a lot of sence, with the morning cortisol. I should have a bathroom and the bedroom done by next weekend, then I have a HUGE  construction mess to clean up. But I'll have a tub to soak in :)

 

I've tried the apple cider, it makes me throw up. Not doing that again.

 

A lot of it is this time of year too. Lots of memories and situations that I need to deal with and can't seem to let go of like a lot of people. But therapy is helping.

 

Like I told Joy, no tree, no family (my Uncle will come for Christmas), just the mess, but we will get there. I am really having a hard time with summer in December, no snow. I can't control it, but it's really affecting me. And haven't seen my granddaughter since August for her birthday, but we skype. I'll have to make the 2 1/2 hour drive so she can have her presents.

 

My knees are just driving me crazy. Hopefully the tub soaks will help.

 

And my Lexapro taper. I'm doing ok. I really am.

 

Living here, in nowhere land, no one to talk too, I have a lot of time to think. Which isn't good sometimes lol...

 

Thanks for talking to me. You really do help. :)

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Making this quick:

 

First off I feel fine, no pain at all.

 

This morning I went to the bathroom and filled the toilet with bright red blood twice.

 

Went to the dr. He said its bleeding further up from my hemmroids and wants me to have a colonoscopy. He doesn't think it's cancer, but wants to make sure. 

 

I had had a colonoscopy couple of years ago and there was not one polyp.

 

Please think good thoughts for me tomorrow. 

 

I'm scared. I had a friend pass away from colon cancer in October. She was only 47, younger than me.

 

Thanks...

 

I hope everyone is doing well.

 

Take care,

Ftogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Thoughts are with you, Frogie.  Keep us posted.

 

Best,

 

Andy

Sertraline 50mg and Clonazapam .375mg from 2000 -- symptoms of dizziness Spring 2012

increased to .5 Clonazapam and 100mg Sertraline -- no improvement

Benzo microtaper from November 2012 to November 2014 (followed benzo sites "taper benzo first")

Started Sertraline taper in December 2014 cut by 25mg to 75mg; 62.5mg 1/1/15 and 50mg on 2/1/15

Held at 50mg through April 5 to use liquid 
Reduced dosage in 10% or less drops from 50mg to 25mg -- at single tablet of 25mg on 10/5/15

Transitioned to all liquid for accuracy while tapering -- Horrible insomnia -- back to 25mg liquid and held until October 1, 2016

10/16 -- 11/18 tapered very slowly to 10.6mg.  No real improvement and never really stable so updosed to 12.5mg (1/2 a pill) for convenience and long hold.

After 8+ months of holding with no noticeable improvement decided to add .4ml of liquid Prozac (about 1.5mg) to see if that improves the situation

Supplements, Magnesium, D3, Omega 3, curcumin, Valerian, 81mg Aspirin, L-Theanine, Vit. C,

 

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Making this quick:

 

First off I feel fine, no pain at all.

 

This morning I went to the bathroom and filled the toilet with bright red blood twice.

 

Went to the dr. He said its bleeding further up from my hemmroids and wants me to have a colonoscopy. He doesn't think it's cancer, but wants to make sure. 

 

I had had a colonoscopy couple of years ago and there was not one polyp.

 

Please think good thoughts for me tomorrow. 

 

I'm scared. I had a friend pass away from colon cancer in October. She was only 47, younger than me.

 

Thanks...

 

I hope everyone is doing well.

 

Take care,

Ftogie xx

 

Hi Frogie,

 

How awful, I can imagine that was really scary.... poor you :(

 

I'M THINKING OF YOU MY FRIEND....IT WILL ALL BE FINE, your doctor has to check.

 

All will be well.

 

HUGS,

JC xxx

Dose History: 19 Feb 2014 - Escitalopram 10mg daily June 2015 - Started taper, 5mg every other day July 2015 - 5mg every 2 days August 2015 - 5mg every 3 days September 2015 - 5mg every 4 days Sept 14th - Completed tapering, but at 7 weeks "drug free" I suffered serious WD symptoms as a consequence of "incorrect" tapering. Nov 25 2015 - Re-instated Cipralex @ 2.5mg daily. WD symptoms faded. Held at this dose and experienced "windows and waves". 12 Oct 2017 Reduced dose to 1.25mg. 13 Mar 2018 Reduced dose to 0.625mg (approx.). 16 April 2018 0mg. Windows and waves triggered by stress (IBS/reflux, headaches, sinus issues) Aug 2019 Mirena coil fitted 6 Jan 2020 MAJOR Wave hit 19 months following last dose (protracted WD).  Symptoms listed below Mar 2020 Mirena coil removal.

Therapy: Nov 15th 2016 Re-started therapy Jan 19th 2017 Started CBT Dec 2017 Started listening to Hypnotherapy CD (self-esteem). Nov 2019 Started couples therapy.

Supplements: "Bioglan" Biotic Balance Ultimate Flora 10 billion CFU, live Bacteria, Probiotic, suitable for Vegetarians, with Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium Longum"Pukka" Vitalise a unique blend of 30 energising botanicals.

Diet: 16 April 2018 Detox cleanse / anti-candida for 90 days. Jan 2020 Started "small plate" diet (i.e child size portions).

Exercise: Stretching, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Elliptical/upper body workout, walking.

Medical Test Results: 4 Jan 2017 Homeopathic Treatment starts 24 Feb 2017 Started weight loss program 24 Mar 2017 Naturopathic Treatment + anti-Candida diet started due to suspected Candida Related Complex (CRC). DETOXED for 7 weeks to "re-set" gut. April 2017 "Genova Diagnostics" Comprehensive Stool Analysis NEGATIVE; Full Blood Count (Normal) / Blood Cholesterol: 5.6 (Borderline) / Blood Sugar (Normal) / 28 Jun 2017 FSH 8.2 / 14 Nov 2017 FSH 17.7 Dec 2017 Blood Cholesterol: 3.9 (Normal) / Kidney Function (Normal) / Blood Sugar (Normal). December 2017 "Genova Diagnostics" Food panel allergy (bloodwork) analysis - a few "VERY LOW/VL" allergens; Mar 2018 "Genova Diagnostics" SIBO urine analysis: High Level of Yeast/fungal markers found in small intestine but NO SIBO.  April 2018 Thyroid (Normal) / Full Blood Count (Normal) / FSH (Normal). 16 April 2018 Started anti-Candida diet - 3 month protocol.   25 March 2020 All test results "Normal". CRP" 5 mg/L (normal range to 0-5 mg/L).

Symptoms:  Flu-like symptoms, anxiety, anhedonia, sinus headaches right-side (severe), IBS issues/reflux (severe)**, tinnitus, fatigue, inner tremor, nausea, chills/hot flushes, pounding heart, muscular issues including stiff left hip flexor, intense anger, PSSD (ongoing).  **Histhamine intolerance (suspected).

Major Life Events: 

Re-located to UK from Canada: Jan 2016

My father died: 5:05pm, Monday 5 Feb 2018 Last Lexapro dose: 16 April 2018 (its now been over a year since I quit ADs)  Moved house: Friday 23rd February 2018  "Divorced" toxic Mother: Monday 26 March 2018 Starting working again: 19 November 2018  Diagnosed with: 5th August 2021 PTSD/C-PTSD Diagnosed with: March 2022 Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Painful bladder syndrome

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I will post when I know something.

 

Thanks for thinking of me.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Hi frogie

i have everything crossed you will be fine.  Thinking of you. The doctors will sort out whatever is causing this and you will be ok.

big hugs

scorpio

 

2006 After sudden death of mother put on 20mg of citaloprom for depression. 

2014 Drug stopped working after two weeks of panic attacks felt fine. 

Aug 2014. Doctor put me on lyrica for rash on face, diarrhoea, sleeplessness,muscle cramp, bruising. Initial dose too strong, halved dose.  Stopped taking it 22/10/14

2014 severe anxiety after several ssri's attempted, seem to have developed severe  sensitivity to any drug, but giving severe  reactions put on cipralex drop form.started on 2 drops and had to increase by 1 drop every 3 days. Eventually got to 12 drops and had to stop as side effects every step of the way dreadful. Psychiatrist kept telling me to stick with it and my body would get used to it.  Eventually down to 8 drops. Bad reactions throughout the time I was on it

Have been on this until may 2017. Stopped over two weeks. Felt fine for 5 weeks after initial dizziness, nightmares, nausea, insomnia.  

Given diazepam by gp and told to take them when anxiety bad. Have only taken them very rarely as they frighten me. 

Last two weeks severe anxiety returned and feeling hopeless 

11July 2017. Cipralex 2mg. Anxiety, nausea still severe

13 July 2017 Cipralex 1mg due to advice of too high dosage  by kind person on thus site. so dropped from 2mg to 1mg and feelings of anxiety still at severe. As well as nausea, headaches, fatigue. 

15 July still feeling extremely anxious verging on panic. Nausea, feelings of fainting, fatigue. Lots of head pains 

3 August. Three weeks into trying to stabilise on one drop of cipralex. Still have waking from 4am. Sporadic upset stomach. Nausea.  High anxiety.  Throbbing/burning in nether regions seems to have eased for time being but stabbing/burning in calves of legs. Tinnitus. Occasional half to whole better days but mainly still struggling. Fatigue   

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7 minutes ago, Scorpio said:

Hi frogie

i have everything crossed you will be fine.  Thinking of you. The doctors will sort out whatever is causing this and you will be ok.

big hugs

scorpio

 

Thanks Scorpio:

 

I appreciate you thinking of me.

 

I will post when I know.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Dear Frogie

 

I am so sorry you had to go through this.

 

Your Dr is being very good and thorough checking you out. 

 

Let us know how you are doing and in the meantime I am thinking about you.

 

Love and hugs

 

Flowers xxx

 

 

 

 

15 yrs on 20 to 30 mgs CITALOPRAM.  MAY 2014 Increased to 40 mgs per day.SEPT/NOV 2014 tapered in 6 weeks down to 10 mgs as per Dr instructions due to violent nightmares/palpitations.Given Noctamid (lormetazepam) to help with anxiety. On average took 2mg per day for 8 weeks.No taper was advised.DEC 2014 WD severe. Nervous tic in eyes and limbs, muscle pain,fluct  temp, weakness, dep and anxiety, nausea, giddy, unstable when walking. Different Dr suggested taking 20mgs CIT. BROMAZEPAM 3mgs up to 3 x daily for anxiety.DEC 9 2014 Updose CIT to 30mgs. Only taking BROMAZEPAM in emergency.DEC 31 2014 Settling at 30mg CIT - helping with depression. No Brom for 2wks.Found SA.APR 2015 Trying to stabilise on 30mgs CIT.  JAN 2016 Started Cit Taper reducing by 5% per month.  28.5 mgs 
FEB  Taper held bereavement. APR Taper resumed 27mgs . MAY 25.50 mgs .  JUNE 24 mgs .  JULY I stupidly mixed up my BP meds with CIT. Consequently took no CIT for 3 days and doubled my BP meds. Waiting for the fallout....Holding for a while until any chance of repercussions have abated. SEPT taper resumed to  22.5 mgs . OCT 21 mgs .NOV 19.95 mgs DEC crashed. 2017: FEB 3rd updose to 20.5 mgs to try to stabilise.FEB.switched over to 75mgs of Venlafaxine XR for 3 weeks.Too stimulating so switching back to Cit. 12 March 37.5 Ven and 20 Cit. 21 March 18mg Ven 20mg Cit. 4 April 9mg Ven 20mg Cit. Xanax .50mg when needed.  13 April 0 mgs Ven, 20mg Citalopram. Xanax .50 mg per day. 5 May reinstated a small amount of Ven to stabilize  1 mg twice a day. 20 mg Citalopram at night. Xanax .25 mg twice per day.Other Meds: Losartan (BP)Started 1993 at  50 mgs at night.  Seretide (Asthma) Started 1996 at 1 puff twice a day. Jan 2019 Antibiotic Ceclor 500mgs twice a day for bronchitis and  Atrovent 2ml capsules twice a day for asthma. Finished the course of both Jan 17. 

XANAX  Jan 27  - Feb 3 2019 Failed Valium Crossover.   Feb 14 2019  Updosed Xanax by .0625  Feb 17 2019 Decreased Xanax by .0625. Back to .50mg daily.  Update Xanax 28.2.20 tapered to .1250 mg 8am .25 mg midnight. Update Xanax 11.8.21 tapered to .25 mg at night. 

Current Meds 28.2.19: CITALOPRAM  20mg  taken at midnight. VENLAFAXINE  .9 mg twice a day at 8am and 10pm.  XANAX .50 mg split into 4 doses per day. 10am .0625mg / 2pm .1250mg/ 6pm .0625mg / midnight .25mg.Update 10.8.22 .25 mg at night.  LOSARTAN 50 mgs taken at midnight.  SERETIDE 1 puff taken at 8am and 10pm.   7.7.19 VENLAFAXINE UPDATE: Started tapering 10% every 4 weeks. Currently .4 mg twice a day at 8am and 10 pm.  2.9.19 .36 mg x 2. 1.10.19  .32 mg x 2. 26.11.19 .29 mg x2. 26.12.19 .26 mg  x 2. 23.1.20  .23 mg x 2.  20.2.20 .21 mg x2.20.3.20  .19 mg x 2. 21.4.20 .17 mg x 2. 19.5.20 .13 mg x 2.  18.6.20 .11mg  x 2 .18.7.20.10 mg x 2.1.9.20.09 mg x 2. 30.9. 20 .08 mg x 2. 1.11.20 .07 mg x 2.  2.12.20 .06 mg x 2.  8.1.21 .05 mg x 2.  4.2.21 .04 mg x 2. 9.3.21 .03 mgx2.  7.4.21  .02 mg x 2.  9.5.21 .01 mg x 2.  21.6.21 .01 mg x 1.  11.8.21 ZERO!

 

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19 minutes ago, Flowers said:

Dear Frogie

 

I am so sorry you had to go through this.

 

Your Dr is being very good and thorough checking you out. 

 

Let us know how you are doing and in the meantime I am thinking about you.

 

Love and hugs

 

Flowers xxx

 

 

 

 

Thanks Flowers:

 

I'll post probably tomorrow what is found out.

 

I appreciate your concern.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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I will bet it is nothing.

Gridley Introduction

 

Lexapro 20 mg since 2004.  Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017.   

End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg 

End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg

End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg  

Oct. 30, 2020  Jump to zero from 0.025mg.  Current dose: 0.000mg

3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete.

 

Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements

Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium

Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium 

End 2021  year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg

End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg 

End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg

Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper.

Taper is 95% complete.

 

Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986.  Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg  

March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper

Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper

Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper.  Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg

Taper is 91% complete.  

  

Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase


I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs.

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3 minutes ago, Gridley said:

I will bet it is nothing.

Gridley:

 

I hope not. Has this ever happened to you? You don't have to answer this, it is kinda personal.

 

Thanks...

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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it'sprobably the hemorrhoids...I've had this before...it's scary but nothing to worry about.

you'll be fine.

take care,ds

went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct  back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs.

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2 minutes ago, direstraits said:

it'sprobably the hemorrhoids...I've had this before...it's scary but nothing to worry about.

you'll be fine.

take care,ds

Thanks DS:

 

The dr checked my hemmroids and said he couldn't see anything, that's why he sent me for this colonoscopy. But like I said I had one 2 years ago and didn't have 1 polyp, so I'm kinda scared.

 

Thanks for the information. I appreciate it.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Hi Frogie,

I wanted to add my best wishes for a good test.  I know you will keep us posted. 

xo Rachel

 

I am not a health professional in any way.  I do not give medical advice.   Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a professional medical practitioner.

 

NEW INFORMATION FOR GABAPENTIN TAPER

April 29, 2022 900 mg to 800 mg (11%), May 29, 2022 800 to 700 mg (12.5%), June 20, 2022 700 to 650mg (8%), July 20, 2022 650 to 575 (12%), August 20,  575 to 500 (13%),  Sept 20, 2020 500 to 475mg (5%) Nov 7, 2022 475 to 425 (11%), Nov 21, 2022 500mg

Medications: Gabapentin, Prednisone 1.5mg a day, Cortisol Inhaler daily. 

HISTORY FOR ZOLOFT TAPER

Feb. 2016 to June 2016  - Was on 150mg Zoloft.  Put on Gabapentin at 900mg a day in 2016 due to antidepressant withdrawal. 

Quit Zoloft (Sertraline) June  2016,  reinstated 50mg of Zoloft July 2016.  From July 2016  to October 2016 went from 50 mg down 2.3 mg. I up-dosed in November 2016 to 12.5 mg. Held there until January 2017 when I started a much slower taper.

STARTING SENSIBLE  ZOLOFT TAPERING USING GUIDELINES FROM THIS SITE

Dec. 10 2016  - switched to Liquid Zoloft (Sertraline) @ 12.5 mg.   Jan. 4, 2020 1.875 mg (6.3%). Jan. 25, 2020 1.75 mgFeb. 29, 2020 1.625mg (7.10%).  Apr. 4, 2020 1.5 mg.  May 9, 2020 1.375 mg.  June 6, 2020 1.25 mg. (9.10%).  July 4, 2020 1.125 mg. (10%).  August 15, 2020 1.0 mg.  Oct 24, 2020 .875 mg.  Nov. 28, 2020 .75mgJan 16, 2021 .685mg (8.7%).  Feb 13, 2021 .62mg. March 12, 2021 .56mg.  May 1, 2021 .375mg.  May 29, 2021 .25mg. June 26, 2021 .0125mg. July 25, 2021 .065mg. August 22, 2021 .048mg.  October 2, 2021 .043mg.  October 10, 2021 .038mg.  October 23, 2021 .035mg.  October 30, 2021 .032mg.  Nov. 13, 2021 .030 mg.  Dec 4, 2021 .0285 mg.  Dec 11, 2021 .0265 mg. Dec 18, 2021 .0246 mg. Dec 25, 2021 .023mg. Jan 1, 2022. 0 mg. OFF COMPLETELY

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That is frightening!  Praying for you and waiting for your update after the test!  Moonpie

  1. .025 Xanax 3 x daily  Start date 10-13-2013 through 8-13-2014.  Started tapering 6-2014 to 8-2014.  Some small discomfort. 25 mg Zoloft - Start date 5-1-2014.  50mg. 6-2014.  through 7-14-2014 .  Started tapering  7-14-2014, stopped tapering 10-2014.  I did 1/4 of the dose a month.  small discomfort.  These next 3 were prescribed when I made some seriously bad choices with my thyroid medication.  Was in ER twice for possible heart attack.  INTENSE anxiety, panic, fear.   Lost 30 pounds in 2 weeks.  Thyroid levels bounced to extremes for 8 months. Dr. prescribed Zoloft 50mg  9-2105.  After 2 doses had a bad reaction passed out in my bedroom. Also prescribed Xanax .025  at the same time. 3 times daily, 4 if needed.  Was only on it about 2 weeks.  Was not working.  Trip ER they gave me an Ativan IV and it worked and lasted.  switched to Ativan. 9-24-2016. 1.5 mg Ativan - .5 mg  three x daily -start date 9/24/16.  Attempted taper start 12-16-2016. Was shaving Pills and alternating tapering AM, PM and midday dose weekly.  Buspar .5mg  -2.5mg. am and 2. 5mg. pm start date 9-26-2016 .  Lexapro .10mg  start date  - 10-26-2016. Found SA and began 10/14/2017 tapering .001 by weight of pill  every 4 days Held longer if there were was WD.    Was very sensitive to Ativan. 3-15-2018 Off midday dose - 7-16-2018 Off PM dose - OFF ATIVAN! 11-17-2018 10 mg. Lexapro. PM - 5 mg start date 10/11/2016 increased to 10 mg 2/2/17. 1-1-2019 Began tapering Lexapro.  .001 gm every 4 days.  Held longer if there was WD.  Last doses some I held a month.  OFF LEXAPRO! 2-21 2021 5 mg. Buspar  divided into two, 2.5 mg doses AM and PM- Start date 9/26/2016 Cold turkey on Dr. direction, AM and Pm  doses.  Reinstated  9-22-16. Began Buspar taper 1-29-23, .001 mg by weight of pills.  N.P. Desiccated Thyroid.  1-2023 Labs okay but not where I feel best. 60 mg. daily now but adding 15 mg. more  twice weekly for a few months then check.  Bioidentical hormones. Bi-est/Prog cream, 1/4 tsp.  1 time daily

My intro: Moonpie:. Need help and supporting tapering off of Ativan

My benzo thread: Moonpie: Need help Ativan weight tapering

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Frogie, I'm hoping all will be well with your test and that you will be fine.

 

(( hugs))

Ali

Many SSRI's and SSNRI's over 20 years. Zoloft for 7 years followed by Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Pristiq, Valdoxan, Mianserin and more - on and off. No tapering. Cold turkey off Valdoxan - end of May 2014

 

                                                  Psych Drug - free since May 2014
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Frogie, 

good luck today. I think everything will be fine. I’ve had this before. It was a broken blood vessel. 

Thinking of you. Let us know. 

Love,  lg

Lex  4.3mg,  3/2/18  Ativan ,5 mg,  lunesta 2 mg , toprol  25 mg                                                            

 

Oct 16-28 2018 C/O to 19 mg V from 1.5 mg Ativan, 1.3 mg lunesta 

jan 22 2019- 11 mg V

jan 23 - pneumonia, 2 AB’s. 

    Hold taper

july 5- 10.72 V

July 6- 11 mg V- ugly bad

july 11- 10.72 mg V, 4.3 lex, 

              25 mg toprol

 

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Thanks everyone,

 

I will post when I find out something.

 

I appreciate you all being so kind and thinking of me.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Best of outcomes on your colonoscopy Frogie.  Hoping your "country doctor" is just being very thorough(careful, ?sp check).  

 

I hope you get a few days.......... to take it easy and can relax a bit............. after the cleanout, and then the medication used during the test.........meanwhile you are still coming back from the pain medication(for your back) and such. 

 

Sending healing and prayers.....

mmt

Late 2023- gone to emeritus status, inactive, don't @ me, I can check who I've posted on, and I'm not really here like I used to be......thanks.

Started with psycho meds/psychiatric care circa 1988.  In retrospect, and on contemplation, situational overwhelm.

Rounding up to 30 years of medications(30 medication trials, poly-pharmacy maximum was 3 at one time).

5/28/2015-off Adderal salts 2.5mg. (I had been on that since hospital 10/2014)

12/2015---just holding, holding, holding, with trileptal/oxcarb at 75 mg. 1/2 tab at hs.  My last psycho med ever!  Tapered @ 10% every 4 weeks, sometimes 2 weeks to

2016 Dec 16 medication free!!

Longer signature post here, with current supplements.

Herb and alcohol free since 5/15/2016.  And.....I quit smoking 11/2021. Lapsed.  Redo of quit smoking 9/28/2022.  Can you say Hallelujah?(took me long enough)💜

None of my posts are intended as medical advice.  Please discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical provider.  My success story:  Blue skies ahead, clear sailing

 

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6 minutes ago, manymoretodays said:

Best of outcomes on your colonoscopy Frogie.  Hoping your "country doctor" is just being very thorough(careful, ?sp check).  

 

I hope you get a few days.......... to take it easy and can relax a bit............. after the cleanout, and then the medication used during the test.........meanwhile you are still coming back from the pain medication(for your back) and such. 

 

Sending healing and prayers.....

mmt

Thanks for thinking of me.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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