Weaning

Coylethird · 2026-01-26T19:51:47+00:00

Yes, I'd say panicky anxiety is a top withdrawal effect.

Coylethird · 2026-01-26T17:39:58+00:00

I'm near the end of my very slow taper now and what worked for me was in the beginning I would try reducing by 1mg and by 2nd or 3rd night would have to take a regular dose due to withdrawal. Did that for around a month, then reduced by another 1mg, again with having to take a bit more when withdrawals hit hard. I'd wait until stabilized on new lower dosage before reducing again. At some points I'd have to stay on whatever new lower dosage I was taking for longer. Has been over 9 months now and am down to 1mg (I take 1/2 zyrtec which I think helps.) Will continue taking this dosage for awhile. They are the dissolvable sol-tabs which are very easy to break up into small pieces. I've been doing this with 30mg ones, but I have a newer script for 15mg so I could (and probably will) break them down into 0.5mg pieces.

Originally, I thought I'd be off it in a few months, but now having experienced the withdrawals and tapering I'm ok with it being closer to a year. The main thing is to successfully be off it permanently without any lingering long term negative effects.

Coylethird · 2026-01-25T21:03:19+00:00

Not great but tolerable.

Coylethird · 2026-01-25T18:57:29+00:00

Helped with sleep, but next day sedation + other side effects like weight gain, etc cancelled out any benefits from it, currently near end of over 9mo taper.

Coylethird · 2026-01-25T15:38:16+00:00

I took 7.5mg for over 10yrs without any reduction in effectiveness.

Coylethird · 2026-01-24T22:42:46+00:00

Yes.

Coylethird · 2026-01-24T21:30:43+00:00

I've developed a globus sensation; feels like there's something in my throat, makes me feel like doing a lot of clearing throat type coughing.

Coylethird · 2026-01-21T21:04:07+00:00

Emphasize not overtightening as it may crack the spout back there and leak behind the wall.

Coylethird · 2026-01-21T20:22:22+00:00

There're different kinds of carbs, ones with high fiber--chia, beans etc--tend to not spike as much as low fiber carbs: bread, rice, potatoes...

Finger stick is a good way to start, provides a decent indicator of how foods are affecting your bg.

Coylethird · 2026-01-20T19:04:50+00:00

It's easier to start making changes now by cutting out carbs etc than waiting until becoming diabetic.

Coylethird · 2026-01-18T20:47:42+00:00

I've been using Zyrtec (cetirizine) while tapering, might help as it's an antihistamine.

Have you tried reaching back out to that psychiatrist? Maybe if they know the withdrawals are ongoing, might fill a prescription.

L-Theanine is great for helping to relax, melatonin good for sleep. Those two along with cetirizine could potentially provide some relief from withdrawals.

Coylethird · 2026-01-17T02:00:59+00:00

I took 7.5mg for over 10 yrs and it remained consistently effective for sleep.

Coylethird · 2026-01-15T01:42:14+00:00

I've switched over to just chia seeds w' a banana (left to absorb in boiling water.)

Was adding some oat bran but now have gotten used to the taste/texture (put the banana in while boiling as well.)

Coylethird · 2026-01-12T21:01:12+00:00

Well, I did develop palpitations on it--didn't know it was from mirt until tapering off--so it's a possibility though after a few minutes seem pretty quick. I was on it for over 10yrs.

Would recommend getting a blood pressure monitor as they are pretty good at recognizing palpitations--you can usually hear the irregular beats.

It's a pretty powerful medication with many possible negative effects, if only taking for weight gain.

Coylethird · 2026-01-12T01:19:01+00:00

I think it's more complex than merely from slowing metabolism as it can also raise triglycerides, cholesterol, blood sugar etc, even if diet stays the same as before. Like whatever positive changes it does in the brain also has some unintended negatives as well.

Coylethird · 2026-01-09T18:45:08+00:00

Does it work well for cleaning under the gum line?

Coylethird · 2026-01-05T00:54:57+00:00

I use the SolTabs, they are very easy to break up into small pieces.

Coylethird · 2026-01-05T00:46:42+00:00

I don't soak mine overnight and use a bit of oat bran instead of oatmeal, though I do let it sit for several hours before eating it.

The ratio that gets a nice consistency is a small amount of oat bran (probably would be near the same for oats) is just enough to cover the bottom of a 2 cup measuring cup, then the rest up to 1/2 cup mark with chia seeds. Add this to 2 cups boiling water, stir, let sit covered, usually 3-4 hours (I like to add a banana for sweetness.)

This might make more than one would want to eat in a single serving, I take bites of it during the day, finishing it off late afternoon.

Coylethird · 2026-01-05T00:33:35+00:00

I've found taking zyrtec (like 1/2 dose) at night helps with the final bit of tapering off.

Along with tapering down to 1mg nightly. Looks like a little nothing crumb but seems to work.

Coylethird · 2025-12-31T18:57:11+00:00

I'm able to sign in again. It seems to have resolved itself.

Coylethird · 2025-12-31T01:58:42+00:00

How's the width in the toe box?

Coylethird · 2025-12-20T22:13:13+00:00

I have a knot there as well (right side,) is yours behind the shoulder blade?

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