Posted by floatingbridge on April 18, 2011, at 21:54:38
In reply to Re: need advice to tapering off xanax also, posted by Abby Cunningham on April 18, 2011, at 17:54:14
Abby,
When I last tried to taper xanax, I had incredible physical and psychological discomfort, but didn't recognize it as the taper until my doc pointed it out. I brushed him off, but after reconsideration, took my minimal dose and, *poof* all gone :(
So besides being dumb as dirt? Like thinking (really) maybe I had had a stroke? Well, I had horrible rage episodes. I don't mean angry. I was practically foaming. I was terrified I had finally lost it. I could see myself yelling uncontrollably and couldn't stop. Maybe three times. I frightened everyone who knew me, my doctors included.
O.K. besides that. I cried every darn day, and my depression skyrocketed. Plus no pain relief.
It was only after withdrawing from Lyrica, which for me was uncharacteristically easy, I discovered the silver lining. I was not suffering a single head-zap. (Once I had them but
good for over a year. Thanks, effexor.)Oh yes. Afterwards a number of independent sources said I had been slurring my words. Great. And I don't imbibe anything recreationally.
However, I would use it or some have suggested neurontin to get around snri withdrawal. I'd know in advance.
Others had suggestions about withdrawing. Trileptil (sp?) was mentioned. Post a query. See what bites.
Good luck. I so dislike dependency when it is only maintaining it's self-created status quo.
I'd love to hear any profess or updates.
Good luck. Ask me anything else.
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