Deprescribing & Medication Reduction
Deprescribing is the physician-supervised process of safely reducing, simplifying, or discontinuing psychiatric medications when they are no longer necessary or are causing unwanted side effects.
Dr. Gelber assists patients seeking to minimize their medication burden or transition to a lighter therapeutic regimen safely.
frequently asked questions
How long does it take to safely come off psychiatric medication?
Tapering schedules vary widely depending on the specific medication, dosage, duration of use, and individual health history. A comprehensive psychiatric assessment is required to design a safe, gradual discontinuation protocol.
For appointments or more information, please call my receptionist, Christy,
at (301) 750-2744.
at (301) 750-2744.