Deprescribing Assistance: How to Communicate with your Provider

Useful Resources:
All in one Tool: benzoreform.org/patient-tools/
Dr. Horowitz research: markhorowitz.org/academic-pap...
Deprescribing guide: amzn.to/4dZEUMk
Benzo providers- www.benzoinfo.com/doctors/
Drug Interaction Checker-www.drugs.com/drug_interactio...
Brain Food Report- www.levelheadedmind.com/brain...
Neurotransmitter Questionnaire- www.levelheadedmind.com/neuro...
Medicating Normal Documentary amzn.to/450pUd9
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Rahul Kanchi / rahulkanchi24
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References:
(2019). Prescriber Information Pamphlet, rev. 1.2 [Review of Prescriber Information Pamphlet, rev. 1.2 ]. In benzoreform.org (p. 2). The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices,. benzoreform.org/july2022/wp-c...
Violette, J. (2020). How to Generate Productive Conversations with your Prescriber. In Pamphlet Communication Guide, Rev 1. Retrieved from benzoreform.org/july2022/wp-c...
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[@LevelheadedMind]

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[@KathleenMottinger]

It's so sad that we have to be so careful about harming the arrogant mds feelings when what we really want is to never see them again! If they don't know what they are doing how can they really ever help us.

[@SethAndrews111]

Hi, Jezel! 👋 Could you please do a video on MAOI's? I've heard they can be very helpful for some patients with treatment resistant depression.

[@TE-7302-]

Great advice. Never mention RUclips, Facebook groups, etc. They have already diagnosed you as having “issues”. Don’t prove them right. Help them to help others.

[@g-uy9me]

I feel it's hard to communicate with a provider about drugs like Benzodiazepines, because they are commonly abused. If you are having panic attacks, do you just tell them and let them decide treatment? Because I feel like if you say the word "xanax" or another drug by name they think you are just drug seeking or looking for a particular drug. It's hard to find the right balance.

[@LevelheadedMind]

The goal of this type of communication is to discuss coming off those medications because they cause much harm beyond addiction and dependence.

[@galaxyred4316]

Can I take olanzapine 2.5 with paroxetine 37.5 ?

[@GrandCynth]

Obviously, you’ve never had to actually use these resources? Good luck! 🤦🏼‍♀️