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Tapering method

2018-03-24 05:49:48
How to taper olanzapine? Please reply to my question specifically.I am using 5 mg from 2 years for excessive thinking.Now I am all alright.When I tried to stop kind of brain crash thing happened.So I had to reinstate.What is the proper procedure to taper olanzapine?My doctor transferred to abroad.I voluntarily consulted doctor for excessive thinking.I do not have any disease.All tests done for brain.I am getting side effects with this medicine like weight gain ,nerve twitching and body aches.
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Decision regarding tapering medicines can be made only after proper evaluation. Patient should avoid making such decisions on their own because it often leads to relapse.
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