LostinCanada: Tapering Paroxetine -welcome to my nightmare

July 21Jul 21

21 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
Thanks @HopePerseveres2.0 @Finni @Raymond
It's hard to believe that next month it will be 4 years since this rollercoaster began.
This hope is sustaining, no more big Pharma or greed:
Ps 37:10, 11, 29:
"Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there.
But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.
The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it."
❤️🙏

Interesting how you mentioned Psalm 37 and like an hour after you mentioned it, my wife sent me a text with the same Psalm 37. Definitely, God was speaking to me.....

08/01/2009- Klonopin 1mg, but took only .25mg when needed, and end up taking every day for 3 years. 08/01/2012 - Paraxotine 20 mg

12/2024- reinstated 5mg (.0740g)after cold turkey. First tapering 07/01/2025 = 1.2% , 09/01/2025 - another 1.4%. 10/01/2025- 4.79mg (.0716g) holding until further notice........04/17/26 resumed taper 0714g (4.78mg). 05/20/2026- .0712g (4.76mg, .28% cut). 06/09/2026- .0708g (4.73mg .56% cut). 06/30/2026 - .0706g (4.72mg .33%). 07/28/2026 - .0700g (4.68mg, .85%).09/01/26 - .0698g (4.66mg, .29%).

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July 21Jul 21

21 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
Thanks @DesertDrive acceptance and patience. Hope you are doing okay. You are getting down there...good for you. ❤️🙏

Thank you, @LostinCanada! I am ok. I am not a naturally positive person, though. Working on that (& this experience definitely has me working harder on it). Currently, the good days outweigh the uncomfortable days. Hoping I can dig deep & find resilience & fortitude should that change. Thank you for always being a light.

Prozac: May 2020 - April 2024: 40mg - had no trouble coming off linearly over the course of several months/a year
Klonopin: September 2024: 0.5mg - CTd after 4 weeks use
Zoloft: Nov-Dec 2024: 25mg - CTd after 4 weeks use
Olanzapine: Dec 2024-July 2025: 7.5mg. July 2025-Sept 2025: 5mg (bad WD 7.5 to 5). Sept 2025-Nov 2025: 2.5mg (no WD 5 to 2.5). Tried to stop at 2.5 per doc. Anxiety & insomnia returned so reinstated 2.5mg. Nov 2025-Feb 2026: 2.5mg
Trazodone: Dec 2024-now: 100mg

Olanzapine taper: 2026: 3/1 - 2.3mg (0.111g); 3/29 - 2.1mg (0.100g); 5/3 - 1.9mg (0.090g); 5/31 - 1.7mg (0.081g); 6/21 - 1.5mg (0.073g); 7/19 - 1.35mg (0.065g); 8/9 - 1.22mg (0.059g); 8/30 - 1.1mg (0.053g); 9/27 - 0.98mg (0.048g)

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July 21Jul 21

On 7/20/2026 at 5:01 PM, LostinCanada said:
This one is a big regret.

Let's call it a learning experience, LIC. I've had plenty of those over the past few years!

On 7/20/2026 at 5:01 PM, LostinCanada said:
My cautionary tale.

Thank you for sharing, so we can all learn and apply to our own journeys.

Multi-year hyperbolic Bintellix taper

7 Dec 25: 0.42mg

7 Mar 26: 0.44mg (+5%)

29 Mar 26: 0.34mg (trying to follow the "slow" Maudsley Guide)

28 Apr 26: 0.24mg

24 May 26: 0.14mg

29 Jun 26: 0.10mg

31 Jul 26: 0.07mg

28 Aug 26: 0.035mg

22 Sep 26: 0.018mg

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July 24Jul 24

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So on Monday while I was reading, I had a very scary thing happen. I absolutely could not make out any words I was reading. I may as well have been looking at hieroglyphics.

Then my vision started doing the zigzag stuff and I figured it was an ocular migraine. The next day I did a bit of research and it talked about a migraine aura and transient aphasia.

I went to the doctor who referred me to the Stroke Foundation...he wanted to rule out a TIA.

Today I had a head MRI and saw the neurologist Dr Lockey at Vic General. My scan was normal. 🎉🎉🎉I told him to put that in writing lol. So we talked about protracted withdrawal, which thankfully he was knowledgeable about, and he mentioned how my CNS is no doubt frazzled from it. He said when a person has protracted WD, it makes diagnosis a challenge to doctors because of all the symptoms it presents. In the end, he said he is confident I had a migraine aura. So that's the story and I now have a major headache. 💯

*side note -they wanted to do a CT with iodine dye. I said no due to allergies. (histamine) My daughter reacted badly to hers having a rash and burning skin for over 24 hours. So they gave me a MRI instead which is better. I also refused sedation and did fine.

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg/Sep 18-3.8mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for reflux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger as needed for nausea/500 mg of Vitamin C for cortisol

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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July 24Jul 24

That was very scary. I am so glad things turned out fine. Although a bad headache is not fun. Hopefully you will be feeling better soon.

What a great reaction from the neurologist. I'm glad he recognised protracted withdrawal and you got some validation from him.

Wombat

1998 Paroxetine 20mg, getting to 60mg and staying there for many years.

Started reducing by 10mg at a time, December 2018 to June 2019. At 30mg held for 2 and a half years.

Beginning 2023, start micro tapering from 30mg

End 2023 - 18.76. End 2024 - 13.37. End 2025 - 8.58

2026 - 31 Jan - 8.38, 15 Feb - 8.19, 07 March - 8.06, 14 March - 8.00, 08 April - holding and start liquid transition, 22 May completed liquid transition 8mg (16ml) held for 1 month

27 June - 7.9, 12 July - 7.75, 18 July - 7.6, 25 July - 7.45, 22 August - 7.30,

Deuteronomy 31.8 "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

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July 25Jul 25

2 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
So on Monday while I was reading, I had a very scary thing happen. I absolutely could not make out any words I was reading. I may as well have been looking at hieroglyphics.
Then my vision started doing the zigzag stuff and I figured it was an ocular migraine. The next day I did a bit of research and it talked about a migraine aura and transient aphasia.
I went to the doctor who referred me to the Stroke Foundation...he wanted to rule out a TIA.
Today I had a head MRI and saw the neurologist Dr Lockey at Vic General. My scan was normal. 🎉🎉🎉I told him to put that in writing lol. So we talked about protracted withdrawal, which thankfully he was knowledgeable about, and he mentioned how my CNS is no doubt frazzled from it. He said when a person has protracted WD, it makes diagnosis a challenge to doctors because of all the symptoms it presents. In the end, he said he is confident I had a migraine aura. So that's the story and I now have a major headache. 💯
*side note -they wanted to do a CT with iodine dye. I said no due to allergies. (histamine) My daughter reacted badly to hers having a rash and burning skin for over 24 hours. So they gave me a MRI instead which is better. I also refused sedation and did fine.

Hi LIC,

Gosh that would have been scary. With my daily head pain I sometimes get a patch of distorted vision with a zig zag outline. I have only had it about 3 times in two years. I def think it’s related to the Paroxetine as I never had any of it before tapering and up-dosing. Hope you are feeling a bit better x

1998(approx.) 20mg Paroxetine, 1998 -2015 various unsuccessful tapers, 2015 app 6 month taper to 0, 2015 approx 6 months later reinstated original brand after debilitating neurological delayed WD symptoms. Made worse after surgery.2023 Famotidine, Cetirizine, New Generic, muscle relaxer. March/April19th June, 2023 - 23rd July, 2023: Paroxetine Dosage reduced from 20mg to 15mg (on 15mg for 35 days), no significant symptoms.

24th July, 2023 - 26th July, 2023: Paroxetine Dosage reduced from 15mg to 12.5mg (on 12.5mg for 3 days), no significant symptoms. &nbsp

27th July, 2023 - 3rd September, 2023: Paroxetine Dosage reduced from 12.5mg to 10mg (on 10mg for 39 days), no significant symptoms.

4th September, 2023 - 15th September, 2023: Paroxetine Dosage reduced from 10mg to 5mg i.e. 10mg every other day (on 5mg for 12 days), although not noted, must have experienced some symptoms, as I decided to return to previous 10mg dosage on the 16th September.

16th September, 2023 - 25th November, 2023: Dosage increased from 5mg to 10mg i.e. 10mg every day (on 10mg for 71 days), symptoms start dates: Late September sweating, shaking and right side upper back pain., 5th October 23: Upper back pain worsening,21st Oct 23: Night time symptoms: insomnia, nausea, sweats, headaches, some anxiety (predominantly in the mornings)27th Oct 23 admitted to hospital with 1st hypertensive crisis with severe frontal headache (now suspected of withdrawal ) BP 225/115. Admitted twice more with high BP . Doctors at a loss for cause. Given anti nausea, anti anxiety and sleeping tabs in hospital. . 1st Nov 23: , heart palpitations, some anxiety.. 7th Nov 23: Anxiety was now becoming more frequent (not severe). 26th November, 2023 Dosage increased from 10mg to 20mg possibly first time taking 20 mg of Extine, new manufacturer. Approx around this time came of antihistamines . 3rd Dec 23 - 18th Dec, 23: Started taking 7.5mg - 15mg of Oxazepam when anxiety became unbearable only took 8 in total now stopped. Symptoms now more severe have head pain rather than headache. .Electrical shocks through body overnight accompanied by head pain. Sheer terror,. Sore eyes. 23rd Dec 23: All symptoms remain the same i.e. severe except for the last 2 days where my anxiety levels have not been as severe/ extreme and somewhat manageable (later in the day).22 Jan 24 Have some windows now but still suffering from all day head pain, upper back pain, waking up inner restlessness and terror , nausea, intermittent feelings of fear and wake up 12.30 am every morning and sometimes up to 3 times a night with weird tingling down arms and back, pounding heart head pain and nausea. 2nd March 24, head pain/eye pain everyday and all day and & night wake ups.. Mild Akathisia early morning,, upper back pain, sweats. Anxiety much better. 21st April 24, drop 2.25% drop to 19.5 mg to test help with head /eye nerve pain and new symptom tinnitus. 12/5/24 19mg still eye/head/ back pain. Mild AKA AM. 2/6/24 18.93mg 9/8/24 18.04mg, 16/8/24 18mg, 19/9/24 17.6mg, some more micro taper cuts down to 14.758 by 10/12/24 on hold for 6wks,22/1/25 14.46 mg, 5/2/25 14.06mg, 19/2/24 13.38mg 5/03/25 13.05mg 19/3/25 12.4mg, 1/4/24 11.8mg 16/4/25 11.20mg, 29/4/25 10.65mg, 28/5/26 10.1mg, 11/6/26 10mg,20/07/25 9.75mg, 27/7/25, 3/825 9.27mg 9/8/25 9.04mg,14/9/25 8.92mg, 12/10/25 8.8mg,19/10/25 8.7mg, 301/25 fully transitioned over to 8ml homemade liquid.

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July 25Jul 25

4 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
So we talked about protracted withdrawal, which thankfully he was knowledgeable about, and he mentioned how my CNS is no doubt frazzled from it.

Such a rare sight where someone actually knows about protracted withdrawal. I'm so happy for you.

Hope you feel better soon.

2023: (Citalopram ct, trazodone use, and crosstaper to liquid):

1/31-2/16: 10mg generic citalopram pill @9pm||2/17:CT||2/20-2/26: trazodone 25mg pill @b4 bed and generic sertraline 25mg pill @noon||2/27: reinstated 20 mg citalopram @3pm, 2/28: 10mg @10am||3/1-3/8: trazodone again every 2 days in a row||3/9: citalopram @12:30 noon, 3/15-4/18: 20-40 minute increments weekly to @3pm||4/19-5/12: Crosstaper from pill to liquid citalopram @3pm (one quarter transfer a week)

(Taper of liquid citalopram): 5/13-5/22--5.2ml (10.4mg), 5/23-6/22--9.4mg, 6/23-7/15--8.6 mg, 7/16-8/2--8.4 mg, 8/3-8/27--8mg, 8/28-9/16-- 7.6mg, 9/17-10/7--7.2mg, 10/8-10/31-- 6.8 mg. 11/1-12/1--6.4mg

2024:

12/2-1/4--6mg, 1/5-1/19--5.8mg, 1/20-2/9--5.6mg, 2/10-3/9--5.4mg, 3/10-4/6--5.2mg, 4/7-4/20--5mg, 4/21-5/10--4.8mg, 5/11-5/28--4.6mg, 5/29-6/20--4.4mg, 6/21-7/8--4.2mg, 7/9-8/1--4mg, 8/2-8/23-3.8mg, 8/24-9/21--3.6mg, 9/22-10/5--3.4mg, 10/6-10/26--3.2mg, 10/27-11/10--3mg, 11/11-11/26--2.8mg & on thanksgiving famotidine 10mg twice a day 9am/pm, Nov 27-Dec 16--2.6 mg, Dec 17-Dec 26--2.5 mg

2025:

12/27-1/21--2.4 mg 1/14--stopped famotidine, 1/22-1/28--2.3 mg, 1/30-2/11--2.2 mg, 2/7--started taking famotidine 10mg twice a day

(Diluting 1ml:2mg into 1:1) 2/12-3/1--2.25 mg updose 3/2-3/6--2.3 mg updose, 3/7-7/15--2.35mg updose

(Crossover Taper into different brand)- 80% original (July 16-22), 60% (July 23-29), 40% (July 30-August 9), 20% (August 10-August 16), Full switch (August 17-Present)

Holding at 2.35 until I am healthy weight.

SurvivingAD: yoshi4844 - Page 7 - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

Daily: Men's multivitamin, 360mg fish oil, 400mg DGL (usually one quarter a night), ginger chewable 500mg (one quarter 3x a day)

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July 25Jul 25

6 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
So on Monday while I was reading, I had a very scary thing happen. I absolutely could not make out any words I was reading. I may as well have been looking at hieroglyphics.
Then my vision started doing the zigzag stuff and I figured it was an ocular migraine. The next day I did a bit of research and it talked about a migraine aura and transient aphasia.
I went to the doctor who referred me to the Stroke Foundation...he wanted to rule out a TIA.
Today I had a head MRI and saw the neurologist Dr Lockey at Vic General. My scan was normal. 🎉🎉🎉I told him to put that in writing lol. So we talked about protracted withdrawal, which thankfully he was knowledgeable about, and he mentioned how my CNS is no doubt frazzled from it. He said when a person has protracted WD, it makes diagnosis a challenge to doctors because of all the symptoms it presents. In the end, he said he is confident I had a migraine aura. So that's the story and I now have a major headache. 💯
*side note -they wanted to do a CT with iodine dye. I said no due to allergies. (histamine) My daughter reacted badly to hers having a rash and burning skin for over 24 hours. So they gave me a MRI instead which is better. I also refused sedation and did fine.

Scary, but thankfully everything just part of the healing process. I have been on a headache on and off but not every day. So far it's gone away....

08/01/2009- Klonopin 1mg, but took only .25mg when needed, and end up taking every day for 3 years. 08/01/2012 - Paraxotine 20 mg

12/2024- reinstated 5mg (.0740g)after cold turkey. First tapering 07/01/2025 = 1.2% , 09/01/2025 - another 1.4%. 10/01/2025- 4.79mg (.0716g) holding until further notice........04/17/26 resumed taper 0714g (4.78mg). 05/20/2026- .0712g (4.76mg, .28% cut). 06/09/2026- .0708g (4.73mg .56% cut). 06/30/2026 - .0706g (4.72mg .33%). 07/28/2026 - .0700g (4.68mg, .85%).09/01/26 - .0698g (4.66mg, .29%).

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July 25Jul 25

9 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
So on Monday while I was reading, I had a very scary thing happen. I absolutely could not make out any words I was reading. I may as well have been looking at hieroglyphics.
Then my vision started doing the zigzag stuff and I figured it was an ocular migraine. The next day I did a bit of research and it talked about a migraine aura and transient aphasia.
I went to the doctor who referred me to the Stroke Foundation...he wanted to rule out a TIA.
Today I had a head MRI and saw the neurologist Dr Lockey at Vic General. My scan was normal. 🎉🎉🎉I told him to put that in writing lol. So we talked about protracted withdrawal, which thankfully he was knowledgeable about, and he mentioned how my CNS is no doubt frazzled from it. He said when a person has protracted WD, it makes diagnosis a challenge to doctors because of all the symptoms it presents. In the end, he said he is confident I had a migraine aura. So that's the story and I now have a major headache. 💯
*side note -they wanted to do a CT with iodine dye. I said no due to allergies. (histamine) My daughter reacted badly to hers having a rash and burning skin for over 24 hours. So they gave me a MRI instead which is better. I also refused sedation and did fine.

Sorry to read this Lic! That must have been very frightening!

I am glad nothing serious has been ruled out.

WD really is the gift that keeps on giving isn't it. 🙁

Hope the head lifts soon. xxxxx

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July 25Jul 25

12 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
My scan was normal. 🎉🎉🎉

I recall reading you say once that 'normal' was over-rated...but I am glad it was normal 😊

12 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
we talked about protracted withdrawal, which thankfully he was knowledgeable about,

How wonderful to read this. A doctor who has knowledge of WD!

One day at a time, my friend.

Multi-year hyperbolic Bintellix taper

7 Dec 25: 0.42mg

7 Mar 26: 0.44mg (+5%)

29 Mar 26: 0.34mg (trying to follow the "slow" Maudsley Guide)

28 Apr 26: 0.24mg

24 May 26: 0.14mg

29 Jun 26: 0.10mg

31 Jul 26: 0.07mg

28 Aug 26: 0.035mg

22 Sep 26: 0.018mg

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July 25Jul 25

22 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
words I was reading. I may as well have been looking at hieroglyphics

whoa that's a new one!! I used to see strobing and what not in my peripheral vision, which I thought was spicy 😂 Of all the side effects that were peculiar, the vision ones bumped me the most. I can't remember anymore but I read a theory, something about how the optic nerve gets affected during WD. It sure as heck affected mine!! 😆

I did the shuffle of scans and neurologists. Luckily nothing was found, but I did get some cool physical therapy that really helped me loosen up my upper back and reduce tension headaches. So yoga with cat-cow position, etc.

I'm super happy to hear that the scans were clear. I'm so proud of you for going through with all this. I know from experience it was ultra scary for me.

Sorry to hear about the headache. As you know, I muddled through with headache hats and things in WD.

I had those for years, and now I can't even remember the last time I had one. This is all going to be a distant memory for you too, one day. You're doing great. One foot in front of the other, I see you marching to the end of tapering.

Congrats again! ♥️

Edited July 25Jul 25 by j1290

2011-2015 - tapered off 300mg of Venlafaxine after 6 years of use

2005-2021 - 450 mg Bupropion daily

2021-2023 - tapered Bupropion to zero

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July 26Jul 26

@LostinCanada I'm glad the scans were clear.

It's interesting you talk about sedation during MRIs, that is not the norm here- only when a patient is very much struggling. The USA and Canada seem quite drug-heavy in their treatment protocols compared to the UK. I'm sure some of it is down to saving the cost of using them all the time, but also there does seem to be more of a trend of "there's a pill for that" in NA.

Nothing I say is medical advice, it is simply my opinion. I am an anonymous person on an internet forum with no relevant qualifications other than being badly harmed by a drug. For all you know, I could be an idiot. You are making your own decisions and part of that is deciding how much to listen to my opinion, if at all.

Perhaps you should consider this post an artistic work of fiction written for entertainment purposes.

Story from SA: LukeUK: Remeron/Mirtazapine Severe Withdrawal - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

15mg Remeron/Mirtazapine November starting 2022 (severe physical side effects)

Attempted to taper off January 2023, ended up having a major breakdown and going up to 30mg, took weeks to stabilise

1 month taper to 0mg

Last dose April 2023

Severe withdrawal syndrome with many physical symptoms

Summary: 5 months using Mirtazapine, including 1 month taper ending late April 2023.

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July 26Jul 26

On 7/24/2026 at 3:22 PM, LostinCanada said:
So we talked about protracted withdrawal, which thankfully he was knowledgeable about, and he mentioned how my CNS is no doubt frazzled from it. He said when a person has protracted WD, it makes diagnosis a challenge to doctors because of all the symptoms it presents. In the end, he said he is confident I had a migraine aura.

The migraine aura sounds painful. It's interesting, though, that he was aware of withdrawal, and it's so true that it is a challenge for doctors in terms of diagnosing other issues.

What a difference a decade makes. I'm encountering more and more doctors who are at least aware of withdrawal now, whereas ten years ago I was practically laughed out of the exam room. At best they were dismissive; at worst, some were downright mean.

As for a CT with iodine dye, I had a very bad reaction to it as well. Sorry your daughter had to experience that. Great choice on your part to refuse.

I'm so glad your scan is considered "normal." Any sort of aphasia, even transient, sounds frightening.

I am not a health professional in any way, and I do not give medical advice. These are only my opinions. Any decisions about your medical care should be discussed with a qualified medical professional.

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Gabapentin reduction. 2026 Transitioned to partial liquid, 100mg in liquid and a 100mg capsule for a total of a 200mg dose. Dose three times a day. April 18 2026 first cut to 195mg (2.5%). May 18, 2026 to 187.5 (3.85%), June 28, 2026 to 185 (1.33%), July 28 to 180 mg (2.7%), Sept. 2, 2026 to 175mg (2.78%),

HISTORY FOR ZOLOFT TAPER

Feb. 2016 to June 2016 - Was on 150mg Zoloft.

Quit Zoloft (Sertraline) June 2016, reinstated 50mg of Zoloft July 2016. From July 2016 to October 2016 went from 50 mg down 2.3 mg. I up-dosed in November 2016 to 12.5 mg. Held there until January 2017 when I started a much slower taper.

STARTING SENSIBLE ZOLOFT TAPERING USING GUIDELINES FROM ANOTHER SITE - WHICH WAS VERY HELPFUL

Dec. 10, 2016 – Switched to liquid Zoloft (sertraline) at 12.5 mg. Held until Jan. 2017, then resumed a slow taper. I tapered continuously from that point onward; however, my detailed taper records begin with Jan. 4, 2020. - Jan. 4, 2020 1.875 mg (6.3%). Jan. 25, 2020 1.75 mg. Feb. 29, 2020 1.625mg (7.10%). Apr. 4, 2020 1.5 mg. May 9, 2020 1.375 mg. June 6, 2020 1.25 mg. (9.10%). July 4, 2020 1.125 mg. (10%). August 15, 2020 1.0 mg. Oct 24, 2020 .875 mg. Nov. 28, 2020 .75mg. Jan 16, 2021 .685mg (8.7%). Feb 13, 2021 .62mg. March 12, 2021 .56mg. May 1, 2021 .375mg. May 29, 2021 .25mg. June 26, 2021 .125mg. July 25, 2021 .065mg. August 22, 2021 .048mg. October 2, 2021 .043mg. October 10, 2021 .038mg. October 23, 2021 .035mg. October 30, 2021 .032mg. Nov. 13, 2021 .030 mg. Dec 4, 2021 .0285 mg. Dec 11, 2021 .0265 mg. Dec 18, 2021 .0246 mg. Dec 25, 2021 .023mg. Jan 1, 2022. 0 mg. OFF COMPLETELY

My thread at SA - https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/forums/topic/12649-☼-rachelsusan-zoloft-on-off-and-reinstated/page/28/

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July 26Jul 26

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10 minutes ago, RachelSusan said:
As for a CT with iodine dye, I had a very bad reaction to it as well. Sorry your daughter had to experience that. Great choice on your part to refuse.

Sorry you had that reaction. I couldn't imagine dealing with a reaction on top of all of this. The average person just trusts the process and never questions anything. I have such little faith in the medical system and yet we need them.

My CNS is definitely stressed at the moment. Hopefully it will settle quickly.

Thanks @RachelSusan

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg/Sep 18-3.8mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for reflux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger as needed for nausea/500 mg of Vitamin C for cortisol

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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19 hours ago, j1290 said:
that's a new one!! I used to see strobing and what not in my peripheral vision, which I thought was spicy 😂

Apparently I had to one up you. 😩

19 hours ago, j1290 said:
super happy to hear that the scans were clear. I'm so proud of you for going through with all this. I know from experience it was ultra scary for me.

Thanks @j1290 I sure hope I don't have a repeat. 💯❤️🙏

Edited July 26Jul 26 by LostinCanada

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg/Sep 18-3.8mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for reflux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger as needed for nausea/500 mg of Vitamin C for cortisol

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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Thanks @yoshi4844 @Raymond @Chippy @Luke @AlmostOff @BarbX @Wombat

So happy to have your support and this site... what a journey. ❤️🙏

Edited July 26Jul 26 by LostinCanada

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg/Sep 18-3.8mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for reflux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger as needed for nausea/500 mg of Vitamin C for cortisol

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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7 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
Thanks @yoshi4844 @Raymond @Chippy @Luke @AlmostOff @BarbX @Wombat
So happy to have your support and this site... what a journey. ❤️🙏

❤️😘

1998(approx.) 20mg Paroxetine, 1998 -2015 various unsuccessful tapers, 2015 app 6 month taper to 0, 2015 approx 6 months later reinstated original brand after debilitating neurological delayed WD symptoms. Made worse after surgery.2023 Famotidine, Cetirizine, New Generic, muscle relaxer. March/April19th June, 2023 - 23rd July, 2023: Paroxetine Dosage reduced from 20mg to 15mg (on 15mg for 35 days), no significant symptoms.

24th July, 2023 - 26th July, 2023: Paroxetine Dosage reduced from 15mg to 12.5mg (on 12.5mg for 3 days), no significant symptoms. &nbsp

27th July, 2023 - 3rd September, 2023: Paroxetine Dosage reduced from 12.5mg to 10mg (on 10mg for 39 days), no significant symptoms.

4th September, 2023 - 15th September, 2023: Paroxetine Dosage reduced from 10mg to 5mg i.e. 10mg every other day (on 5mg for 12 days), although not noted, must have experienced some symptoms, as I decided to return to previous 10mg dosage on the 16th September.

16th September, 2023 - 25th November, 2023: Dosage increased from 5mg to 10mg i.e. 10mg every day (on 10mg for 71 days), symptoms start dates: Late September sweating, shaking and right side upper back pain., 5th October 23: Upper back pain worsening,21st Oct 23: Night time symptoms: insomnia, nausea, sweats, headaches, some anxiety (predominantly in the mornings)27th Oct 23 admitted to hospital with 1st hypertensive crisis with severe frontal headache (now suspected of withdrawal ) BP 225/115. Admitted twice more with high BP . Doctors at a loss for cause. Given anti nausea, anti anxiety and sleeping tabs in hospital. . 1st Nov 23: , heart palpitations, some anxiety.. 7th Nov 23: Anxiety was now becoming more frequent (not severe). 26th November, 2023 Dosage increased from 10mg to 20mg possibly first time taking 20 mg of Extine, new manufacturer. Approx around this time came of antihistamines . 3rd Dec 23 - 18th Dec, 23: Started taking 7.5mg - 15mg of Oxazepam when anxiety became unbearable only took 8 in total now stopped. Symptoms now more severe have head pain rather than headache. .Electrical shocks through body overnight accompanied by head pain. Sheer terror,. Sore eyes. 23rd Dec 23: All symptoms remain the same i.e. severe except for the last 2 days where my anxiety levels have not been as severe/ extreme and somewhat manageable (later in the day).22 Jan 24 Have some windows now but still suffering from all day head pain, upper back pain, waking up inner restlessness and terror , nausea, intermittent feelings of fear and wake up 12.30 am every morning and sometimes up to 3 times a night with weird tingling down arms and back, pounding heart head pain and nausea. 2nd March 24, head pain/eye pain everyday and all day and & night wake ups.. Mild Akathisia early morning,, upper back pain, sweats. Anxiety much better. 21st April 24, drop 2.25% drop to 19.5 mg to test help with head /eye nerve pain and new symptom tinnitus. 12/5/24 19mg still eye/head/ back pain. Mild AKA AM. 2/6/24 18.93mg 9/8/24 18.04mg, 16/8/24 18mg, 19/9/24 17.6mg, some more micro taper cuts down to 14.758 by 10/12/24 on hold for 6wks,22/1/25 14.46 mg, 5/2/25 14.06mg, 19/2/24 13.38mg 5/03/25 13.05mg 19/3/25 12.4mg, 1/4/24 11.8mg 16/4/25 11.20mg, 29/4/25 10.65mg, 28/5/26 10.1mg, 11/6/26 10mg,20/07/25 9.75mg, 27/7/25, 3/825 9.27mg 9/8/25 9.04mg,14/9/25 8.92mg, 12/10/25 8.8mg,19/10/25 8.7mg, 301/25 fully transitioned over to 8ml homemade liquid.

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Hi LostinCanada, Just letting you know I am thinking of you today and hoping you are starting to see some improvement.

Wombat

1998 Paroxetine 20mg, getting to 60mg and staying there for many years.

Started reducing by 10mg at a time, December 2018 to June 2019. At 30mg held for 2 and a half years.

Beginning 2023, start micro tapering from 30mg

End 2023 - 18.76. End 2024 - 13.37. End 2025 - 8.58

2026 - 31 Jan - 8.38, 15 Feb - 8.19, 07 March - 8.06, 14 March - 8.00, 08 April - holding and start liquid transition, 22 May completed liquid transition 8mg (16ml) held for 1 month

27 June - 7.9, 12 July - 7.75, 18 July - 7.6, 25 July - 7.45, 22 August - 7.30,

Deuteronomy 31.8 "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

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36 minutes ago, Wombat said:
Hi LostinCanada, Just letting you know I am thinking of you today and hoping you are starting to see some improvement.
Wombat

Thanks @Wombat

I am doing a bit better since the B12 fiasco , the migraine aura and then realizing I have probably been reacting to xylitol in the ginger supplement I was using for more than a year.

Tomorrow I plan to drop to 3.8 mg.

Praying it goes easier than the last drop.

Always in the back of my mind I am concerned about poop out, drug availability, etc so I keep going.

❤️🙏

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg/Sep 18-3.8mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for reflux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger as needed for nausea/500 mg of Vitamin C for cortisol

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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8 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:
I am doing a bit better since the B12 fiasco , the migraine aura and then realizing I have probably been reacting to xylitol in the ginger supplement I was using for more than a year.

I am glad to hear that. Unbelievable that such basic substances can cause so much turmoil!!

10 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:
Tomorrow I plan to drop to 3.8 mg.
Praying it goes easier than the last drop.

I will pray for you also.

11 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:
Always in the back of my mind I am concerned about poop out, drug availability, etc so I keep going.

I have the same thoughts in the back of my mind.

Yes, we keep going.

Think of you often,

Wombat

1998 Paroxetine 20mg, getting to 60mg and staying there for many years.

Started reducing by 10mg at a time, December 2018 to June 2019. At 30mg held for 2 and a half years.

Beginning 2023, start micro tapering from 30mg

End 2023 - 18.76. End 2024 - 13.37. End 2025 - 8.58

2026 - 31 Jan - 8.38, 15 Feb - 8.19, 07 March - 8.06, 14 March - 8.00, 08 April - holding and start liquid transition, 22 May completed liquid transition 8mg (16ml) held for 1 month

27 June - 7.9, 12 July - 7.75, 18 July - 7.6, 25 July - 7.45, 22 August - 7.30,

Deuteronomy 31.8 "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

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August 29Aug 29

1 hour ago, LostinCanada said:
Tomorrow I plan to drop to 3.8 mg.
Praying it goes easier than the last drop.

Cheering you on from the sideline, my friend.

1 hour ago, LostinCanada said:
Always in the back of my mind I am concerned about poop out, drug availability, etc so I keep going.

I hear you. The same things have gone through my mind on this journey.

Just keep crawling. Every drop is a win...said a wise and caring lady from Canada

Multi-year hyperbolic Bintellix taper

7 Dec 25: 0.42mg

7 Mar 26: 0.44mg (+5%)

29 Mar 26: 0.34mg (trying to follow the "slow" Maudsley Guide)

28 Apr 26: 0.24mg

24 May 26: 0.14mg

29 Jun 26: 0.10mg

31 Jul 26: 0.07mg

28 Aug 26: 0.035mg

22 Sep 26: 0.018mg

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12 hours ago, LostinCanada said:
Tomorrow I plan to drop to 3.8 mg.

You can do it..... strong 💪!!!!

08/01/2009- Klonopin 1mg, but took only .25mg when needed, and end up taking every day for 3 years. 08/01/2012 - Paraxotine 20 mg

12/2024- reinstated 5mg (.0740g)after cold turkey. First tapering 07/01/2025 = 1.2% , 09/01/2025 - another 1.4%. 10/01/2025- 4.79mg (.0716g) holding until further notice........04/17/26 resumed taper 0714g (4.78mg). 05/20/2026- .0712g (4.76mg, .28% cut). 06/09/2026- .0708g (4.73mg .56% cut). 06/30/2026 - .0706g (4.72mg .33%). 07/28/2026 - .0700g (4.68mg, .85%).09/01/26 - .0698g (4.66mg, .29%).

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So for some reason I had massive anxiety last night. I have decided to wait a couple days before dropping to see if this is a one off or if I picked up a bug at the dentist on Tuesday.

I've had a headache since then and yesterday a bit of a sore throat so....

Hate this rollercoaster.

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg/Sep 18-3.8mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for reflux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger as needed for nausea/500 mg of Vitamin C for cortisol

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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17 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:
So for some reason I had massive anxiety last night. I have decided to wait a couple days before dropping to see if this is a one off or if I picked up a bug at the dentist on Tuesday.
I've had a headache since then and yesterday a bit of a sore throat so....
Hate this rollercoaster.

Deciding to wait before dropping sounds like a good call. Hopefully you wont get sick or anything like that!

Prior History:

(note that these are only the first prescription dates since i dont remember how long i was on them. there are also some prescriptions of the same stuff that were prescribed again at a later date so i dont remember if ive tried them again or not.)

Concerta: 18mg - 12.3.2014 ⏐ 36mg - 28.4.2014

Equasym Retard: 30mg - 20.11.2014

Medikinet: 5mg - 8.9.2015

Elvanse: 30mg - 30.10.2015

Risperdal: 0,5mg - 8.12.2015 ⏐ 1mg - 2.3.2017

Sertraline: 50mg - 14.10.2016 ⏐ 100mg - 17.1.2018

Intuniv: 1mg - 7.4.2017 ⏐ 2mg - 21.4.2017 ⏐ 4mg - 9.5.2017 ⏐ 3mg - 8.8.2017

Primperan: 10mg - 27.2.2019

Strattera: 25mg - 18.4.2019 ⏐ 10mg - 10.5.2019

Quetiapine: 25mg - 23.2.2021

Mirtazapine: 15mg - 29.2.2024

Escitalopram History:

9.9.2021 Escitalopram 10mg

9.9.2022 Escitalopram 15mg

2.5.2024 Escitalopram 20mg

1.7.2024 Escitalopram CT

11.11.2024 Escitalopram RI 10mg

14.11.2024 Escitalopram CT

15.12.2024 Escitalopram 2.5mg

29.12.2024 Escitalopram 5mg

12.1.2025 Escitalopram 10mg

12.1.2026 Escitalopram 7.5mg

26.1.2026 Escitalopram 5mg

Current Dose: Escitalopram 5mg

(some of these dates may not be entirely correct but theyre close enough based on what i can remember)

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@LostinCanada Wishing you luck on your upcoming drop. Waiting until you figure out what is going on with you and the anxiety passes sounds like a smart choice. May it be a very smooth drop for you whatever day it takes place.

I am not a health professional in any way, and I do not give medical advice. These are only my opinions. Any decisions about your medical care should be discussed with a qualified medical professional.

Quote of the century: "it's much easier to stop humpty from falling then it is to put him back together again." * as relayed to us by Chippy paraphrasing a comment by Altostrata, the founder of Surviving Antidepressants

If you would like to reach me, please post on my thread and tag @rachelsusan, or post on your thread and tag in the same way, so I will see it. 😀😀😀

Gabapentin reduction. 2026 Transitioned to partial liquid, 100mg in liquid and a 100mg capsule for a total of a 200mg dose. Dose three times a day. April 18 2026 first cut to 195mg (2.5%). May 18, 2026 to 187.5 (3.85%), June 28, 2026 to 185 (1.33%), July 28 to 180 mg (2.7%), Sept. 2, 2026 to 175mg (2.78%),

HISTORY FOR ZOLOFT TAPER

Feb. 2016 to June 2016 - Was on 150mg Zoloft.

Quit Zoloft (Sertraline) June 2016, reinstated 50mg of Zoloft July 2016. From July 2016 to October 2016 went from 50 mg down 2.3 mg. I up-dosed in November 2016 to 12.5 mg. Held there until January 2017 when I started a much slower taper.

STARTING SENSIBLE ZOLOFT TAPERING USING GUIDELINES FROM ANOTHER SITE - WHICH WAS VERY HELPFUL

Dec. 10, 2016 – Switched to liquid Zoloft (sertraline) at 12.5 mg. Held until Jan. 2017, then resumed a slow taper. I tapered continuously from that point onward; however, my detailed taper records begin with Jan. 4, 2020. - Jan. 4, 2020 1.875 mg (6.3%). Jan. 25, 2020 1.75 mg. Feb. 29, 2020 1.625mg (7.10%). Apr. 4, 2020 1.5 mg. May 9, 2020 1.375 mg. June 6, 2020 1.25 mg. (9.10%). July 4, 2020 1.125 mg. (10%). August 15, 2020 1.0 mg. Oct 24, 2020 .875 mg. Nov. 28, 2020 .75mg. Jan 16, 2021 .685mg (8.7%). Feb 13, 2021 .62mg. March 12, 2021 .56mg. May 1, 2021 .375mg. May 29, 2021 .25mg. June 26, 2021 .125mg. July 25, 2021 .065mg. August 22, 2021 .048mg. October 2, 2021 .043mg. October 10, 2021 .038mg. October 23, 2021 .035mg. October 30, 2021 .032mg. Nov. 13, 2021 .030 mg. Dec 4, 2021 .0285 mg. Dec 11, 2021 .0265 mg. Dec 18, 2021 .0246 mg. Dec 25, 2021 .023mg. Jan 1, 2022. 0 mg. OFF COMPLETELY

My thread at SA - https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/forums/topic/12649-☼-rachelsusan-zoloft-on-off-and-reinstated/page/28/

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