Posted by SLS on November 15, 2009, at 3:27:06
In reply to Re: Peter Breggin » SLS, posted by 49er on November 15, 2009, at 1:18:47
> <<However, some people advocate discontinuing antidepressants and benzodiazepines by reducing the dosage at a rate of 10% every 3-4 weeks. If one were to begin to taper from a dosage of Lexapro of 40mg beginning today, he would not reach the endpoint until early 2011. And still, it is very likely that one would experience some withdrawal symptoms upon each dosage reduction. What's that all about? I don't understand it. I have yet to see a clinical study supporting such an algorithm. I only see accounts of people who still suffer during these protracted taper periods. The funny thing is, when confronted with a case like this, their answer is to cut back to 5% reductions. >>
> I guess you are talking about me:)You can find this kind of protracted fixed-dose taper schedule suggested elsewhere on the Internet. I happen to know that you are a proponent of using it, but I did not think it proper to use your name or write anything that would allude to it.
I understand how impassioned you are to reduce pain and suffering. I just happen to disagree with your way of going about it.
- Scott
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