Posted by Tiggercat on July 28, 2005, at 10:46:23
I just got this from the library (by Joseph Glenmullen, MD and pub. 2005). Its subtitle: A step-by-step guide to safely overcoming antidepressant withdrawal, dependence and "addiction." He offers a tapering schedule, suggestions on how to monitor withdrawal symptoms and adjust the tapering, and a daily checklist to track symptoms.
It looks like a comprehensive and research- and experience-backed discussion of antidepressant actions, withdrawal symptoms, how to taper effectively,and what *not* to do. I'm impressed (and wish I'd seen this *before* I switched meds).
I'm also feeling angry and mistrustful of my psych MD who switched me so suddenly from Effexor to Prozac without a follow-up check-in. Not sure what to do about this. (Maybe tell him, Tiggercat?! lol)
Anyway, I'm curious if anyone's familiar with this book and what your thoughts are.
Hugs,
Tiggercat
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