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Withdrawal from Dosulepin

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Anne_64
Anne_64

I've been taking this antidepressant for many years, currently I'm taking 75mg daily and now I dont really think it's helping so want to come off it. I know tapering is the best way forward to minimise withdrawal symptoms but I'm wondering how slowly others tapered and what were your experiences. Thank you in advance

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  • zac14
    zac14 Anne_64

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    Hi,i am currently on dosulepin and have been for one year. I can't advise about withdrawal as i am still taking it but i have come off other anti depressants before and i find they have all been difficult with the exception of prozac. I would say if you have taken it for more than 2 or 3 years you may want to try a withdrwal of 6 to 9 months. Maybe 3 months at 50, 3 months at 25 and then ask for a liquid form and go from there. Have you been on any other anti depressants before?
    • Anne_64
      Anne_64 zac14

      Posted

      Hi there and thanks for the response, No, I haven't been on other antidepressants but I was on a benzo and tapered off that over 2 years ago. Your response makes good sense, I intend to ask my doctor for the 25mg strenth at my next visit. Thanks again
  • robyn03505
    robyn03505 Anne_64

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    Hi Anne,

    Please be very careful titrating off Prothieden.  Docs tell you to do it in a matter of weeks.  It will be more like years.  The slower the better.  I tried twice to titrate too quickly and my body virtually shutdown.  I was on 75mgs and have titrated over two to three years to 40mg.  I am concerned by the heart side affects and it was not longer effective for sleeping, which is what it was given to me for.  I havent replaced it with anything except meditation and the occasional sleeping tablet.  Everyones story is different, but if you are serious, please just take it very slowly, thanks.  Robyn

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