Hi, I'm CC

July 18, 2026

10 weeks ago taken off Loxapine cold turkey after a medical emergency related to Loxapine. Genome study results make it hard to find a med that will not have toxic side effects, withdrawal or paradoxical responses. A hospital recently administered Midazolam, Abilify and Trileptal for 2 days to ease the withdrawal, however these exact meds will trigger significant withdrawal symptoms within 2 weeks, probably sooner

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CatinaJul 18

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Hi CC...welcome!

"10 weeks ago taken off Loxapine cold turkey after a medical emergency related to Loxapine."

What happened?

"A hospital recently administered Midazolam, Abilify and Trileptal for 2 days to ease the withdrawal, however these exact meds will trigger significant withdrawal symptoms within 2 weeks, probably sooner"

I'm sorry you're going through this. A hospital will always resort to adding more drugs when sometimes that can complicate matters. So you're currently on these three drugs and are looking to get off all of them?

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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