Question 1

valproic acid at low doses causing greater mental adverse side effects, and greater physical side effects at higher dosages?

Accepted Answer

Dose related: Both mental and physical side effects with valproic acid are usually dose related (higher the higher the dose). However, you might notice that the effectiveness (reduction in mental symptoms) is also dose related. What you are thinking of as adverse mental side effects might be untreated psychiatric symptoms. Part of what makes psychiatry interesting! :-).

Question 2

why keppra (levetiracetam) or valporic acid prescribed by doctor to a non epileptic myoclonus patient? trembling of hands, migraine are side effects of valporic acid?

Accepted Answer

Valproic acid: Causes tremors of the hands very frequently. It is uncommon for it to cause migraines; in fact, it it's widely used to prevent migraines

Question 3

what are the side effects of methadone tapering?

Accepted Answer

Opiate withdrawal: Methadone is a long acting opiate and even when tapered slowly, you can expect some discomfort .Anxiety, insomnia, low mood, feeling cold, loose stools are common.
Symptoms of withdrawal are more difficult the lower the dose, and can last weeks

Question 4

how long until side effects of cymbalta (duloxetine) taper off?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Nausea, dry mouth, somnolence, fatigue, constipation, decreased appetite, and excessive sweating are the most common side effects caused by cymbalta (duloxetine).  Most of these side effects will taper off after three to seven days. I have found that somnolence and fatigue can persist indefinitely.  In such situations the patient doses in the evening so that peak levels occur during the night.

Question 5

if i wanted to go off singulair (montelukast) due to negative side effects what would the tapering off schedule look like?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Do not stop any medication without telling your doctor. If he feels you do not need 'Singulair', or there are alternatives, 'Singulair' does not need to be "tapered". You can just stop it. but, if you stop it without talking to your doctor, you run the risk of asthma symptoms coming back.

Question 6

what side effects can i expect when discontinuing cymbalta (duloxetine)? took 60mg for 3 months. taper - 30mg for 2 weeks. today 1st day without it.

Accepted Answer

Probably none: You probably won't experience side effects from discontinuing cymbalt the way you did. However, if you we're taking it to treat major depression, there is a chance that you may begin to experience some of the original symptoms again if you have stopped the drug to early. So, if you begin to experience sleep or appetite changes, or decreased pleasure in activity talk to your doctor.

Question 7

how long will lingering side  effects last. after taking xanax (alprazolam) i did  a fast taper and want this b over next friday can not come soon enuf?

Accepted Answer

Depends: First of all you did a good thing by stopping xanax (alprazolam).  Drugs like this shouldn't be taken on a regular basis except in certain circumstances.  Benzodiazepines can cause dependence, tolerance and withdrawal, and can interfere with sleep quality.  The length and severity of withdrawal depends on the amount of time you were taking the drug and the dose.  Be patient you should eventually feel better.

Question 8

how would you taper off a patient who is taking 20mg of geodon a day. i have been on this medicine for 30 days and want to no longer take due to side effects?

Accepted Answer

: 20 mg of geodon is the minimal dose so you can reduce the dose to 20 mg every other day for 4 days then 20 mg, twice a week then stop. You should notify your doctor about your plan. Take care.

Question 9

i stopped taking lexapro 20mg around two and a half months ago, but tapered down. im restarting now. will the side effects be as bad and is tapering back up a good idea?

Accepted Answer

Medical guidance:  Strongly encourage you to take your prescribed medication under the guidance of your medical provider- not based on input from a free medical/ health education site.  You  didn't say what your side effects were. Titrating upwards will help to prevent side effects. Please DON'T exclude your provider in this.

Question 10

what are the side effects to prednisone tapering in teens?

Accepted Answer

It's the lack of: tapering rather hat has side effects, no problem with tapering

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Why keppra (levetiracetam) or valporic acid prescribed by doctor to a non epileptic myoclonus patient? trembling of hands, migraine are side effects of valporic acid?

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What are the side effects of methadone tapering?

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How long until side effects of cymbalta (duloxetine) taper off?

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If i wanted to go off singulair (montelukast) due to negative side effects what would the tapering off schedule look like?

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What side effects can i expect when discontinuing cymbalta (duloxetine)? took 60mg for 3 months. taper - 30mg for 2 weeks. today 1st day without it.

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How long will lingering side effects last. after taking xanax (alprazolam) i did a fast taper and want this b over next friday can not come soon enuf?

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How would you taper off a patient who is taking 20mg of geodon a day. i have been on this medicine for 30 days and want to no longer take due to side effects?

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I stopped taking lexapro 20mg around two and a half months ago, but tapered down. im restarting now. will the side effects be as bad and is tapering back up a good idea?

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