Posted by Racer on October 28, 2007, at 16:48:11 [reposted on October 30, 2007, at 1:59:59 | original URL]
In reply to Weaning off meds, posted by DisTraught on October 28, 2007, at 15:38:07
Why do you need to wean off your medications? If they're working, it's often wise to stay on them...
Just asking.
In terms of your question, I would say that it's going to vary, and what your doctor offers will make a difference, too. How often do you take the diazepam? Is that once a day? Or prn? That should be the easier one to stop, if you're not taking it more than once a day. The citalopram will probably take a bit more time -- taper down, take as long as it takes for you. I usually start by halving the dose, then halving again, until I'm at the lowest dose available. That's me, and I rarely break tablets, and NEVER open capsules. For me, it's been fine. Generally, I say halve the dose, then see how long it takes before you adjust. Then, halve the dose again, and wait that same length. For any of the SSRIs, if you have withdrawal problems, a very low single dose of Prozac will often stop the problem, because it's long half life makes it essentially self-tapering. Also, Benadryl is often helpful, too.
So, why are you weaning off your medications?
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