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Dr. Z, Psychologist
Category: Mental Health
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Experience: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a background in treating severe mental illnesses.
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Hello, I believe I may be able to help you with your concern. I am very sorry to hear that you are having difficulty with these medications, trying to taper off them, and your symptoms. I would like to ask you a few questions to get a better idea of the situation, so that I can better assist you.
1. How long were you on the Viibryd for?
2. You also asked "Why taper every other day w Viibryd?" Was this you asking if tapering every other day for 1-2 weeks should be an option for you since you may be having withdrawal effects?
3. It sounds like you want to taper off the Xanax, but have not started yet. May I ask, why do you want to taper off the Xanax and is your doctor aware of this?
Hello, I believe I may be able to help you with your concern. I am very sorry to hear that you are having difficulty with these medications, trying to taper off them, and your symptoms. I would like to ask you a few questions to get a better idea of the situation, so that I can better assist you.
1. How long were you on the Viibryd for?
2. You also asked "Why taper every other day w Viibryd?" Was this you asking if tapering every other day for 1-2 weeks should be an option for you since you may be having withdrawal effects?
3. It sounds like you want to taper off the Xanax, but have not started yet. May I ask, why do you want to taper off the Xanax and is your doctor aware of this?
Dr. Z, Psychologist
Category: Mental Health
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Experience: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a background in treating severe mental illnesses.
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