I was wondering if I can lower my dose of antipsychotics has anyone had negative experiences when the dose is lowered. Wanna know if there are risks associated with lowering the does
Why? Is it the side affects? Mine was lowered by half and i had no problems.
It’s about symptoms v side effects.
Big doses can give big side effects. Controlling symptoms is the key though.
No point lowering if your struggling with basic stuff. It’s about function for us all.
Why do you want to lower?
For example. I take the minimum amount of zyprexa I can where it takes care of my symptoms. I still get breakthroughs but I can deal with those. I’m a paranoid man regardless. Still. I’ve been doing it so long it’s second nature.
Please. Don’t do it on the basis of people you meet on the internet! Do it with consultation of your doctor. Most good doctors have a feel about things and that can help you.
Talk to your shrink!
I want to lower my dose due to flat effect currently on 4mg Risperidone and have no positive effects at all and am symptom free.
Every time I lowered doses without pdoc’s approval, I had many voices