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How should i detox and withdraw from an antipsychotic?
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No detox: There is no detox from an antipsychotic drug. It should be tapered down however because the brain does not like it's Dopamine receptors messed with suddenly. Best wishes.
Answered 11/14/2017
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Agree w Dr. Jacobsen: Recommend tapering off under the supervision of your psychiatrist. Antipsychotics don't require detoxification.
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