Weaning off meds
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Topic: Weaning off meds
Posted By: snugglebug
Subject: Weaning off meds
Date Posted: 16 December 2011 at 11:01am
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I am currently weaning off loxamine. Under my doctors advice Ive dropped from one pill a day to one every second day for a couple of weeks, then one pill twice a week which Ive done last week and this week. Im really struggling with the withdrawal effects now Ive got down to this dose, my head is constantly buzzy and I have a bad headache most of the time and very tired.
I realise all this is normal but how long does it last? Is it easier to just stop alotogether now and get it out of the way or still carry on with the gradual withdrawal? Any tips to cope with it? I feel good other than those symptoms and happy in my decision, been on it for a year and feel now's the time, just need these horrible side effects to be gone lol. I had heard loxamine is hard to get off and I can see why it's tempting to just stay on!! ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 16 December 2011 at 2:29pm
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I wasnt on that particular dug but had to come off triple dose antidepressants cold turkey after an allergic reaction. The withdrawls were HORRENDOUS and the worst thing Ive ever been through in my life - I needed to go on more meds- valium and sleeping tablets to get through the withdrawls. I would absoulty NOT recommend stopping them cold turkey, but possibly u need to slow down the weaning process to avoid the side effects of withdrawl that u obvoiusly already expeciencing- Im pretty sure these syptoms would be a lot worse if u stopped the meds more suddenly.
I would recommend ringing your doctor and seeing what their advise is before u change anything. |