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Lithium Addictive, Had Haldol Injection In Hip. How To Get De Addicted?

hi, is Lithium addictive. I take 900mg of Lithium a day and would like to taper off of it safely but I have an injection of Haldol in my hip monthly which I think is not addictive. Haldol and Lithium can be dangerous to discontinue but if tapered off do they affect the brain? The Haldol is in my system for a while but to give my body a rest I would like to get off Lithium. Please help taper me off the Lithum.
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Lithium carbonate is a good anti manic drug and is a mood stabilizer. You are taking its 900 mg per day. Haloperidol is an antipsychotic and you are taking its injections monthly. Most of preparations available for haloperidol are short acting but its oil based preparation is also available which is long acting. There is no risk in discontinuation of this drug abruptly.
Lithium doses should be tapered over 6-8 weeks. Try to reduce the doses by 10-20% every week and then stop completely at end of 8 weeks. If tapered off in right manner it will not have any withdrawal effect on brain.
Consult a Psychiatrist for help.

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Lithium Addictive, Had Haldol Injection In Hip. How To Get De Addicted?

Hello Welcome to HCM Lithium carbonate is a good anti manic drug and is a mood stabilizer. You are taking its 900 mg per day. Haloperidol is an antipsychotic and you are taking its injections monthly. Most of preparations available for haloperidol are short acting but its oil based preparation is also available which is long acting. There is no risk in discontinuation of this drug abruptly. Lithium doses should be tapered over 6-8 weeks. Try to reduce the doses by 10-20% every week and then stop completely at end of 8 weeks. If tapered off in right manner it will not have any withdrawal effect on brain. Consult a Psychiatrist for help. Thanks