Discontinuing psychiatric medication

I have previously tapered off of Clonazepam and Immovane with MD supervision. I was also able to lower my antipsychotic medication dosage. That was about 7 years ago. I will definitely check with my mental health team before I do anything. Thank you for your support.

Have you considered CBD oil to replace your prescription meds? I know that here in PA depression is one of the listed treatments for medical marijuana. And you can obtain CBD oil OTC at many stores and sold online too. If you do online look for quality not best price. You may wish to checkout some chat rooms for discussions on this topic too. I have a very close friend who went off his antidepressant and anti anxiety meds after starting CBD. Good luck and be safe.

I haven't tried this but I will definitely look into it. Thank you for suggesting it.

In my past I was a psychiatric nurse and gave meds to both IP and OP treatment programs. These drugs have crappy side effects but are effected to a point. I wish you luck.

I have been on Seroquel 200MG since January after being diagnosed with manic depression ( Bipolar II) however, after another psychiatric evaluation it was confirmed I am not bipolarII. I have an APRN overseeing my medication management and under her care I titrated slowly for 5 months. About 3 weeks after officially coming off the medication, I started having sleep disturbance- which I now know is referred to as rebound insomnia. My APRN decided to place me back on Seroquel as it’s also used off brand for insomnia. I was placed on 50MG for sleep and it did become a bandaid- however the past two weeks I have woken up in panic attacks, heart racing and severe anxiety.

Has anyone had this experience and what were you prescribed to combat the symptoms?

Why would you want to d/c the medications that are responsible for your stability? I can understand why you want to taper, but this conversation is one best suited for you and your doctor. I say this because even with a very slow taper from a benzo, l needed other medication prescribed to help with symptoms l was having as a result of the taper. I am free of the benzo, and now have to make plans to taper off the Gabapentin, all done with the supervision of a doctor.

Good luck, but don't go this alone...

Here is the low down on Seroquel and its a terrible drug to use for only sleep purposes. But if you have a psychiatric illness and the drug is helping you why change?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/quetiapine-oral-route/description/drg-20066912

Hello...
Have you forgotten how bad the mood swings can become??

I know you are under a Dr's care. I hope he/she can help you with a very slow taper. That is the ONLY way to do it.

Blessings,
Susan