Posted by SLS on October 9, 2006, at 17:25:59
In reply to Re: OFF Remeron » musky, posted by SLS on October 9, 2006, at 16:24:34
> > I am puzzled by these postings...
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> > and am told I am not consistent with the theme of the board ..
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> > so how can this be a withdrawl support board????
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> > So this isnt making any sense to me right now
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/20060809/msgs/691449.html
As far as restarting medication is concerned.Another thing to consider is that what some people experience as depression after discontinuing medication is a relapse of the illness rather than a part of a discontinuation syndrome. I guess you have to watch for the trend. The following just popped into my head, so they are not scientific:
1. If the depression occurs immediately as the drug is discontinued, it could be either withdrawal or relapse. If it gets better over 2 weeks, then it is withdrawal. If it remains the same, it could be either. If it gets worse, it could be either. However, if after 4-6 weeks it gets worse, it is probably relapse. If it remains the same, it could be either. If the other withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, it might be relapse. If beyond 8 weeks with no other withdrawal symptoms, it is probably relapse. If beyond 12 weeks, it is relapse.
2. If the depression occurs more than 4-6 weeks after the drug is discontinued it is probably relapse. If it gets worse over the next 2-4 weeks is relapse.
Unfortunately, depression and bipolar disorder can be recurring illnesses. For those cases with a recurrent course, relapses are most likely to occur within 4 months of discontinuing medication. This usually indicates long-term management.
- Scott
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