When is it time to go off the meds?

Joelle writes in with a common question:

I am on 600 mg of Lamictal and was prescribed this medication a year ago. My doctor increased my dose from 50mg slowly taking me to 600mg over a period of 4 months. It took this much to feel less suicidal and even balanced in my mind. Recently . . . → Read More: When is it time to go off the meds?

Tapering antidepressants . . . more art than science

I get numerous inquiries about how to stop antidepressants. I get the impression that most people want to stop on their own, and not in collaboration with their psychiatrist. As always, I recommend that you change medicine only after consultation with your doctor. If you don’t feel like your doctor will listen to you, then . . . → Read More: Tapering antidepressants . . . more art than science

Klonopin withdrawal or re-emergence of anxiety???

Erin writes in with a very common question:

I am coming off Klonopin. I am currently at .25mg. and have been for three nights. Does the withdrawal symptoms have a peak and then they get better? I really want to stick it out but I am feeling pretty crappy.

There are a number of . . . → Read More: Klonopin withdrawal or re-emergence of anxiety???