Posted by SLS on September 13, 2009, at 12:47:07
In reply to Re: Suggestions re: Someone Who Refuses Medications » SLS, posted by 49er on September 13, 2009, at 10:16:43
> I would be willing to bet you that the person who tapers slowly vs. the one who tapers alot faster is going to have a much better chance of staying off of meds permanently
And you find it necessary to reiterate what we both already agree on?
> Why is that so threatening to you?
That's silly - and just a touch insulting.
> According to my withdrawal spreadsheet, if a person started tapering a med at 100mg every 3 weeks, they would be at 2.5mg by 11/3/2013.
I'm glad you did the calculus. I stink at it.
What is the origin of your formulation?
One of my issues with the length of your prescription is that you are exposing dopamine receptors to an antagonist for years beyond the point when someone decides to discontinue it.
I would like to know under what circumstances you would reinstate full treatment during a taper period once schizoid symptoms re-emerge. What symptoms do you screen for?
If you were a doctor, what criteria would you use to determine when it is time to attempt treatment discontinuation?
As for the rest of your argument, I have nothing more to add that hasn't already been stated.
- Scott
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