Denham Springs, LA
A 28-year-old female asked:

Can i taper off of orthotricyclen lo? i quit cold turkey last year \u0026 2 mos. later had insomnia, depression, anxiety so i started again \u0026 it went away.

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Edward Kuhnley
Child Psychiatry 47 years experience
Your hormones may be: having an impact on your mood, anxiety and sleep. The orthotricyclen may have been stabilizing your hormones and moods which would explain destabilization 2 months after stopping it and restabilization after restarting it. An evaluation is necessary to determine cause and solution for your consideration. Best regards for good health.
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