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How To Wean Off Exlago?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Question: iam on 32 mg exlago and want to quit. how should I dimish my dosage to mimize withdrawal
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

In order to help you better I need to know more about your present condition. Please get back to me with the following details

1. From long have you been taking this pill? and how many times a day?
2. Have you tried stopping this drug on your own? What withdrawal symptoms did you have?
3. Please mention all the other medications you might be currently on

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)
I have beeen on it 6 months or so and I have not tried to stop taking but I want too for exlago 32 mg. I take it once a day.Im only on ambien to sleep when I need it and metrolol for blood presure. I take hydrocone 325mg as needed . 3-4 a day
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (22 hours later)
Brief Answer:
To taper and stop

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Here is what I recommend you should do to stop Exalgo.

1. Exalgo is a narcotic analgesic which most of the times requires 'in patient' treatment and care for de addiction however since you are taking it just once a day it might be worth while to try de addiction at home before seeking professional help. At any point if you start feeling uncomfortable with excessive sweating, craving, tremors of hands, sleepless, restless, palpitations or chest pain then I recommend that you go back to 32 mg a day and seek institution help as an in patient for the de addiction

2.Take half the dose of Exalgo by splitting the tablet once a day for a week, if you are doing ok with half the dose then the next step is to take it every alternate day for a week and then stop.

3. During this time is important that you drink plenty of fluids in the form of juices and water

4. Keep yourself active, exercise regularly in the form of walking or cycling atleast for 30 min a day

5. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and high carb diet

6. Avoid travelling to distant places during the next two weeks

7. Sleep regularly and on time daily. Sleep is one of the biggest problems you might face in the initial one week. Ambien is a good drug to help you sleep.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you good luck

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha

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How To Wean Off Exlago?

Brief Answer: Need more info Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query In order to help you better I need to know more about your present condition. Please get back to me with the following details 1. From long have you been taking this pill? and how many times a day? 2. Have you tried stopping this drug on your own? What withdrawal symptoms did you have? 3. Please mention all the other medications you might be currently on Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply Regards