The Process

journey2007 · 01-19-2007, 06:43 PM

Ok *sigh* I'm ready to wean! LOL
I took 30MG for 3 years up until about Nov 2006 when I dropped suddenly to 15MG. This was pretty brutal but it been 3 mos now so no going back.

My question is: by how much should one drop down each time and how often?

Thanks!

LCrawford67 · 01-19-2007, 08:45 PM

Rule of thumb is 10% of current dose, every 2-4 weeks, depending on what your body is telling you. NO FASTER THAN THAT!

Katesmom · 01-19-2007, 08:45 PM

No more than 2.5mg each taper. If you can get liquid paxil, taper by 10% of current dose. There is a spreadsheet that is a sticky if you want to do it that way. To do a 2.5mg taper, you will have to quarter 10mg pills.

After each taper, wait a minimum of two weeks, then evaluate your symptoms. Wait until ALL emotional and physical symptoms dissipate and then taper again. This could be anywhere between 3-6 weeks and will likely change from taper to taper. Throw out the calendar and listen to your body.

Be sure to take a daily dose! Good luck!

scotty · 01-19-2007, 08:56 PM

LOL!! Lc and Katesmom covered it well!!

01-19-2007, 06:43 PM	#1
journey2007 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 264	The Process Ok sigh I'm ready to wean! LOL I took 30MG for 3 years up until about Nov 2006 when I dropped suddenly to 15MG. This was pretty brutal but it been 3 mos now so no going back. My question is: by how much should one drop down each time and how often? Thanks! __________________ Paxil™ prescribed for panic disorder 20mg: 1996-1999 20mg: 2003-Jun 2006 15mg: Jun 2006 - Dec 2006 12½mg: Dec 2006 - Jan 2007 10mg: Jan 2007 7½mg: Jan 2007 5mg: Feb 2007 2½mg: Feb 2007 0mg: Feb 18, 2007 weight: went from 223 lbs to 175 lbs since stopping

01-19-2007, 08:45 PM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: The Process Rule of thumb is 10% of current dose, every 2-4 weeks, depending on what your body is telling you. NO FASTER THAN THAT! __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

01-19-2007, 08:45 PM	#3
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: The Process No more than 2.5mg each taper. If you can get liquid paxil, taper by 10% of current dose. There is a spreadsheet that is a sticky if you want to do it that way. To do a 2.5mg taper, you will have to quarter 10mg pills. After each taper, wait a minimum of two weeks, then evaluate your symptoms. Wait until ALL emotional and physical symptoms dissipate and then taper again. This could be anywhere between 3-6 weeks and will likely change from taper to taper. Throw out the calendar and listen to your body. Be sure to take a daily dose! Good luck! __________________ Katesmom aka Kim started Paxil Oct. 2003 for PIH Paxil free since 19 Jul 2005 ". . .the cruelest lies are often told without a word. . .the kindest truths are often spoken, never heard." -- Ben Folds

01-19-2007, 08:56 PM	#4
scotty Administrator & Advocate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 38,590	Re: The Process LOL!! Lc and Katesmom covered it well!! __________________ AKA Laurie "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ~Frank A. Clark

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