Thank you @colleenyoung1
@laurine7 ... I responded in detail. When I clicked reply, I got an error. Good sign. My new med was titrated /increased by 25mg last week. My reply failed, but I didn't.
So, here is the bottom line for ME.
I spoke to my doc and told him last year, after 30+ years of psych meds... ( plus other meds)
"I want to stop one creepy medicine completely before I start another creepy medicine. No overlap. My choice. For ME"
●Taper, tapering = decrease slowly to lower dose and/ or discontinue with least # side effects. Some meds cannot be stopped cold turkey.
●Titrate, process of titration (meds mix in bloodstream) = increase dose until we reach the most effective dose with the least side effects.
So, for 6 weeks, late 2021 into 2022, I was tapered off of Med #37 slowly. Discontinued.
No Overlap. Several weeks later, for ME..
Started #38 @ 25mg in February.
Slowly, over time, #38 was increased by 25mg.
June 29, 2022, our titration schedule reached 150mg.
Our goal might reach 200mg and be titrated (increased) by 25mg.
Or, for ME, maybe 150mg will be most effective with least # of side effects.
Taper= weaned off slowly
Titrate= add slowly until we reach the best dose for ME.
Hope I clarified for you.
Hope when I click REPLY...