Posted by blueberry on November 28, 2006, at 16:48:11
In reply to What are the consequences of messing w/meds?, posted by Deneb on November 27, 2006, at 23:55:45
I think it depends on each individual case. If someone's life is stable without any ongoing issues that can upset the balance then I think tweeking the meds is ok. If there are problems, it might not be a good idea. It also depends on how much the person knows about the meds. For example, stopping risperdal cold turkey for a couple days is not a good idea. It would be better to wean it down in small increments, either by cutting little pieces off a tab or mixing powder from a capsule in juice and drinking a custom sized amount. And the weaning process should be at least 2 to 4 weeks as far as I'm concerned.
About a decade ago I was doing fantastic. My doc got me to the point of being functional, but nowhere near being well. It was my own med choices that got me completely well. The meds my doctor prescribed eventually caused major longterm problems on top of my existing problems, and they didn't work anywhere near as well as they did. I've been through 4 pdocs since then, all with high credentials, and I followed their protocols on everything. What resulted was 3 emergency room visits and a one week stay in the hospital psych ward. So I am kind of making my own med calls again, but it's early, so I have no good news to share about it.
I kind of agree with linkage's post. But it varies from person to person.
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