@jakedduck1, I agree. Medicine should be practiced in partnership with the patient. I acknowledge that the information supplied by the pharmacist assumes that the patient has a good working relationship with a knowledgeable and compassionate health care provider. And that they have access to medication and refills as needed to taper slowly and safely on a schedule that is individualized to their medical needs - I stress individualize taper schedules, as everyone is different. System and medication guidelines are just that - guidelines. Individual factors should also be considered.

This is not always the case as demonstrated in the many storied and experiences (and sometimes rants 🙂 ) shared here on Mayo Clinic Connect. However, there are many good mental health professionals who do understand tapering and medications. That is why your relentless self-advocacy serves as an example for patients. We have to ask questions and keep asking questions. Share our knowledge about ourselves and find providers who will respect that we have expertise through experience which is a valid contributor to medical decisions.