What is the safest way for me to stop taking my daily medications (Desvenlafaxine, Zapiz, Clopin, and Trifluoperazine) now that my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), anxiety, and panic attacks have improved, especially since my anxiety symptoms returned when my doctor previously tried to lower my dose of Zapiz?
It is wonderful to hear that your anxiety, panic attacks, and IBS have improved. Because your symptoms returned during a previous attempt to lower your Zapiz dose, the safest approach is to work closely with your doctor on a very gradual, supervised taper. Suddenly stopping medications like desvenlafaxine, Zapiz, Clopin, and trifluoperazine can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms or cause your anxiety to return. Your doctor will likely reduce one medication at a time, very slowly, to ensure your body adjusts safely.