Posted by SLS on August 31, 2010, at 7:00:05
In reply to Re: Nardil + lithium = serotonin syndrome » SLS, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 31, 2010, at 6:51:27
> >I'm going to try tapering Abilify within two weeks. However, I will make adjustments along the way according to how I feel. It might take much longer. I'll try not to be too stubborn. I would like to have information to bring in with me when I see my doctor in two weeks. It would be ideal to be off of Abilify by then.
> Do you think you might feel worse if you taper too quickly?
Probably.
> That could make you feel that you still need to be on Abilify, when perhaps you don't.
Yes. That is a concern of mine.
> Just a thought. I wouldn't want you to reduce too quickly because I don't think there are any advantages in doing so.
I am ambivalent as to the best way to proceed.
> Due to its long half life, it makes sense to reduce the dose in relatively large 'steps' but at fairly long intervals eg. you could go straight from 10mg to 5mg ...but stay on 5mg for several weeks before reducing any further. You could then reduce to 2mg for a couple of weeks before stopping.
That makes a great deal of sense.
> Even if you are still taking Abilify when you go for your appointment, you'll still be able to tell your doctor how you are feeling on the lower dose - you will still have something to discuss.
You are too damned logical.
:-)
Thanks, Ed.
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