Posted by Trans-Human on January 16, 2009, at 7:16:34
In reply to Re: Amisulpride Withdrawal?, posted by Sigismund on January 16, 2009, at 1:17:12
> Then there is the question of how amisulpride withdrawal would work.
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> As you get below 150mg it could become more stimulating, especially when below 100mg/d??This is what I think was happening on the last withdrawal. Even on this present 175mg dose - I often feel that the effect of this drug is more stimulating; in a way than sedative. I have discussed this with the psych & I now take it in the mornings instead of at night.
Last time I tried a detox from it I went from 200mg - 0mg over two years. Initially I dropped fast. Dropping from 50mg - 0mg was well over 6 months. I have questioned whether this very slow drop taking tiny amounts was not simply prolonging the withdrawal & withdrawal effects.
Maybe a plan would be to drop 25mg at a time - say every 3-4 months - Or maybe drop 25mg initially - then at 50mg drops; & go from 50mg - 0mg ?
From past experience & attempts, the critical problems appear to have been stress related; or stress caused. From there I get anxiety & from there I get difficulty sleeping & lack of sleep - which feeds the anxiety & racing mind & snowballs into psychosis. At each attempt in the past to come off this drug I have had a lot of stresses in my life at the time. Including housing problems & all sorts. To withdraw I do need peace & quiet & low stress levels. I have in past attempts also been reluctant to take anything else to take the edge off things. I am no longer so strict. I can get hold of diazepam for sleep, & I can also get a limited prescription for Olanzapine 10mg, if I get an off day. I do not, however, want to get reliant on them. Over the past year I have taken valium on around 3 occasions to help with sleep. I have a months supply of Olanzapine in the cupboard; which I have had for months - I have had no need to take any.
The psychiatrist I see every 3-4 months, & very often they change each time. Many have been in agreement to a reduction. I have had attempts since the last withdrawal. I am hoping that they are going to sort out a regular "long term" psychiatrist. My present psych is trying to sort this out - hopefully they will be good & be of assistance.
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