Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 448022

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Does coming off faster make a difference?

Posted by JACJ on January 26, 2005, at 9:17:55

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to ask you a couple of questions relating to tapering. I came off a benzo in 4 weeks and then an antipsychotic in 3 weeks right after each other. Was this way too fast? Has or will this hurt me in any way? I am 10 months off everything and still have w/d symptoms but not nearly as bad as I did. If I would have tapered right maybe I wouldn't be going thru this. Will my self get back to normal since I tapered so fast as compared to going slow?

Just wondering your inputs.

JACJ

Re: Does coming off faster make a difference?

Posted by Sebastian on January 26, 2005, at 17:18:09

In reply to Does coming off faster make a difference?, posted by JACJ on January 26, 2005, at 9:17:55

I think you will be fine. You made it this long, no point in changing.

Re: Does coming off faster make a difference? » JACJ

Posted by SLS on January 26, 2005, at 17:54:23

In reply to Does coming off faster make a difference?, posted by JACJ on January 26, 2005, at 9:17:55

> If I would have tapered right maybe I wouldn't be going thru this.

What exactly are you experiencing?

> Will my self get back to normal since I tapered so fast as compared to going slow?

It is possible that a more gradual rate of taper would not have made a difference.

Like Sebastian said, you'll be OK. The brain can be a very resilient organ because of its plasticity.

Hang in there.

Out of curiousity, what illness have you been treating, why did you discontinue the two medications, and what are you currently doing - if anything - to treat any remaining illness? It is a personal question that you should not feel the obligation to answer.

- Scott

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> Just wondering your inputs.
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