How Do I Stop Is There A Way

I don't like the way I feel. Dizzy at times, stomach problems, constipated and dry mouth. ## How long have you been taking it and why was it prescribed? Those can be normal side effects, you may experience headache and diarrhea. However, since this is used to treat heart conditions, you shouldn't stop it, without your doctor's approval. Are you on any other medications?

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I am want ing to stop use of this medicine. Wish to have ways of doing so. All at once or day by day Thanks ## Mellaril is an antipsychotic drug, so coming of it cold turkey and without a doctors supervision and assistance can be very dangerous. I suggest speaking to your doctor about the best way to stop this medication. In addition, if you have been on it for awhile, then your body had become dependent on the drug and you will experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it abruptly.

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can you stop it immediately or taper off ## Hi Pat, Due to the number of complaints regarding withdrawal symptoms associated with Lyrica, I would highly recommend that you taper off this dangerous drug instead of stopping it abruptly. Usually for drugs like this the safest way to stop taking them is to tapper off them, if possible. Some medications can be taken in fractions (actually cut into pieces) and these smaller pieces can be taken in place of the regular dose for a period of several weeks until the body is no longer dependent upon them. It may also be a good idea to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about writing up a tapering schedule for you on a calendar to give you an idea of how long it might take before you can safely stop taking it. I hope this helps! ## Hi Pat, I have bee...

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Hello guys.. im here because i need some help with my health and how to stop medication.. can you pleaze tell me the way to stop risperdal and how often should i reduce the mg's? i take risperdal for one year because of an anxiety episode i had last summer in work.. i take 5 mg and i cant take any longer.. i fell like a zombie.. i lack of motivation for life and feel dizzy and tired all day long.. instead of having energy for running and making sports i smoke all day and do nothing... i have no mental clarity in my mind and instead i feel like im dead... i want to live normal again and start doing things.. i see no result while taking risperdal. i only gain weight and cant think...i want you to help me with my problem by telling me how to stop risperdal since my psychiatrist does no...

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I'm on 75 mg methadone and I want to stop on my own because it seems my counselor wants me on forever. Can I do it myself being on an anxiety med? ## T Chang, it is very difficult 4 a lot of people 2 taper off of methadone on their own. It should b done slowly and under supervision. I was on (110) of methadone and got down to (24). I was in such bad withdrawals, I thought I was going 2 die. I ended up at my Doctors in tears. He put me on suboxone that day and I felt so much better. Anyway, I REALY WOULDNT recommend u doing it your self. ## P.S. U have the right 2 get off the methadone if u want. Just let you're Doctor or counselor know when u r ready. They will taper u down the right way. So, u won't go through bad withdrawals. ## Are you on methadone or have you come off it...

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I've been on Lisimopril for 4 months and all my hair is falling out I'm so sad by this. Im stopping the meds and seeing my doc. I'm searching for a natural way to control your BP. Will my hair grow back and what alternatives can the doctors give me. I'm very scared and worry about my hair loss and side affects from stopping the meds. ## Hello, Joanna! How are you doing? I strongly urge you not to stop it cold turkey, because doing so creates the risk of dangerously elevated blood pressure and heart rate, which could lead to health problems, such as heart attack or stroke, as reported by the FDA. And yes, there are other options available that your doctor can prescribe, over 100 of them, actually, so I can't possibly list them all. It's really just a matter of tri...

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I take 15 mg morphine 3 times a day. It's not helping anymore and I was told to not just stop taking it. How should I work my way off of it? ## You may need a higher dosage, or to try a different medication. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as constipation, dry mouth, headache, nausea, and dizziness. If you really want to stop taking it, a slow taper is best and your doctor should be able to help you set up a proper and safe schedule for doing so. Are you on any other medications?

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I have been on Bisocor 10mg for a number of years and have discovered by chance the bad affect on my breathing it caused. I need to stop taking it but understand it must be done slowly. How slow should that be? ## Hi Leetjie, Sorry to hear about the challenges you've been facing with this medication. From what I understand, usually for drugs like this, the safest way to stop taking them is to tapper off them "under a doctor's supervision"; if possible. Some medications can be taken in fractions (actually cut into pieces) and these smaller pieces can be taken in place of the regular dose for a period of several weeks until the body is no longer dependent upon them. However, due to the severe nature of withdrawals, in my honest opinion, it would be wise to discuss a taperi...

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i want to stop taking prescritions to feel good (get high) but i don't really like reality without them i know its a a head thing but break N loose of it is a bitch. ## Hello. i take pain medicine for a back problem, however i understand all to well how u feel. i too feel the same way sometimes. feel free to contact me if u would like to talk or want a friend. Please inform me who u are if u mssg me. ## I do the same thing. I try to constantly stay high on something because I hate reality also. I tried rehab 2 years ago and was clean for about a month. I've gotten worse since then and now I cant stop. Feel free to respond if you want.

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I've been taking Eliquis for a couple months after a bout of a-fib. I'm back in sinus rhythm and am in the low risk (Cat 1) group for clots. Due to the side effects and cost, I want to stop Eliquis and take aspirin daily. But the FDA black box warning makes me scared to stop Eliquis. Is tapering the dose over time a good way to get off it safely? IS there a safe way, or is it a scare tactic to have me pay for Eliquis for the rest of my life? I'm really angry - if I'd known about the FDA warning, I'd never have agreed to take it in the first place. ## I was on Elequis for 2 years. I needed to go off of it. My doctor said to just go off of it cold turkey. I did. Have been off of it for a month. ## In reality, this medication is usually just stopped, cold turkey, as Jo ...

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My marriage is in 2 days and my menstrual cycle started in spite of taking medicine to temporarily stop it. What to do? I'm concerned. ## The best method to stop your period is to take contraceptives or birth control. Before you take you should see your gynecologist or local doctor who will give you advice on which type will ideal suit your requirements. Your doctor will describe what to be expecting, what dosage to take, and also any risks involved. Birth control pills inhibit fertilization and ovulation. They can be in a patch form, IV or oral. The best way to stop periods is to use oral contraceptives in pill form. These pills must be taken one cycle before the period that you do not want to have. When consumed on a regular basis as directed, you will stop getting periods. Once y...

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I have been taking way too much gabapentin for several years now. I started taking it to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms from suboxone. Then I started taking more and more and found out that stopping gabapentin has its own terrible withdrawal. I take about twenty 600mg gabapentin pills a day. More or less depending on how much I have. When I run out the withdrawal is pretty bad but what's worse is that it lasts way too long. It takes at least the days to get through the worst of it. I could just really use some help. Does suboxone help alleviate gabapentin/lyrica withdrawal symptoms? ## A slow taper is usually the best and safest way to stop, since an abrupt withdrawal could create the risk of seizures, according to the FDA, along with nausea, fever, chills, anxiety, rebound pain...

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I have been taking 10mg citalopram for 3 days, want to stop, bad headaches feel exhausted, swelling under my tongue, can i just stop or do I need to do this gradually? ## If it's only been 3 days, you can stop, if you feel more comfortable doing it gradually break them in half and take a half for 2 more days. I have been tapering off 40 mgs of Paxil and I decided to just stop and got extremely sick. So now I'm taking 20's, then 10's... then I'll stop. 10 mg's of Citalopram for 3 days has not gotten all the way into your system. It takes 4-6 weeks for an antidepressant to start working fully and be in your system to the point where it is going to be affective. I suggest stopping or calling your doctor to stop. I did not like Citalopram either. In fact I have not f...

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I have been taking it for one year and am addicted to it. I'm getting hot & cold legs, sometimes a tingling sensation and muscle stiffness. I want to stop taking zolfresh. What is the best way to do this? ## It would be best to taper it slowly, after being on it for so long, though you may still experience some nervousness, irritability, and insomnia, according to the NIH. Are you on any other medications? What dosage of Zolfresh have you been taking? ## I have been taking zolfresh 5 mg and now it has gone up to 20 mg and i want to slowly taper off. It's been a while and now i feel like i have to stop taking it and start fresh.

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my wife need a baby. how to stop tryptomer.pls ## Iam suresh i take daily 7 tablets now i want to leave it my life has become hell after this so please tell me how avoid it ## Is tryptomer used for healing vertigo? I have been taking tryptomer for almost a year... Can I stop taking it??? ## Why are you all on amitryptyline? Depression? Migraine? Anxiety? A bit of medical history would be immensely helpful. --Dr. R ## I am taking tryptomer 10mg because of depression.. i want to quit it . Whats the right way ## The doctor suggested me to take tryptomer. I was having nerve problem. Now the sudden head attack is no more but I'm even more depressed than before. I'm afraid if I stop taking the head attack might be back. ## The doctor suggested me to take tryptomer. I was having nerve ...

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I made a spelling error and didn't catch in time before I submitted my info during registration. I see as I am posting this I ca change my email, but will the system recognize the new email? Curious if there is better way to look and change 'account' info. Thanks. ## Hello, StopnThink! How are you? There are no accounts on this site. The system will eventually kick of the incorrect email, as mail bounces, so all you need to do is put in the correct email, when you make a post and/or sign up for the newsletter. You'll automatically start receiving notifications for posts you've made or the newsletter, if you've opted in. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am prescribed it for sleep and racing obsessive thoughts started 25 going to 50 should it help me ## Hi, Theresa! How are you? How long have you been taking it? It usually takes medications like this about 4 to 6 weeks to reach their full level of effectiveness in your body. That's usually about the same time you notice any side effects you're experiencing reach their peak in intensity and then start to taper off in severity. Learn more Seroquel details here. However, the only way to know if it will help you is by trying it for that time period to find out. Not all medications work for everyone that takes them. ## Since I posted that dose has been raised to 200 at night and she added risperdal 1 mg in the day and 2 Mgs at night I'm terrified to take this combo my dose of p...

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Weaning off of vimpat from 100 mg twice daily to 100 once daily in the morning. I have explained to the dr. That it’s causing eye problems, hair loss, memory loss. I have not had a seizure in a year. Wanted to know the best way to wean off. My dr. Refuses to wean me off so I’m doing it myself. Until I can find another second opinion. ## It would be best not to stop taking it, instead it should be replaced with a different medication. There are others that you can try. The first one my husband was taking caused a severe personality change, so he had to switch to a different one, this new one has worked wonderfully for him for several years, now. While eye problems, hair loss, memory loss, mood changes, and weight gain can be normal side effects, according to FDA reports, the ...

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What is the best way to stop taking Librax for a sleepy senior citizen and long-time Librax user? ## Hello, Tara! How are you? Has the patients doctor instructed them to stop taking it? After being on it for so many years, it is likely best to do a gradual taper, by slowly lowering the dose, while skipping doses. Their doctor should be able to help them set up a proper taper schedule. As listed by the FDA, a sudden stop could result in rebound effects, such as abdominal pain, cramping and constipation.

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Unethical failure to adequately treat pain continues after years of consideration of same as unethical. What can we DO? These are real people doing real suffering. I know how to get what I need but only because of medical/pharmacological sophistication coupled with a wonderful primary care MD.. MD's tell patients DEA won't allow it... Patients adhere to old myths (like the woman who couldn't get oxycodone but was AFRAID to use the morphine prescribed because of a long-discarded mythology as well as the advent of very effective SR morphine formulations which make it less dangerous than aspirin. ## Unfortunately, I don't think there will be any way to stop these problems, until such a time as people stop abusing such medications. Every doctor has to be on guard for such be...

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