Last Updated on October 20, 2022 by
Alternative to Meds Editorial Team
Medically Reviewed by Dr Samuel Lee MD
Table of Contents:
- Video: Naturopathic Approach to Medication Tapering & Titration
- Lybalvi Tapering Guidelines, Timeline
- What is Lybalvi Prescribed to Treat?
- Modify the Diet, Important Supplements Info
- Help for Insomnia during Lybalvi Tapering
- The Importance of Cleansing Toxins
- Correcting Antipsychotic-Induced Dopamine Supersensitivity
- Focus on Natural Mental Health at Alternative to Meds Center
Lybalvi tapering methods are not well known by a majority of medical practitioners and case studies are few as Lybalvi is a relatively new product. Even with much older drugs, relatively little time is spent on learning about medication tapering in medical school. Done incorrectly, which is common, the default reaction is to mistake tapering failure as a ‘relapse’ — a bit like blaming the oven for a failed souffle.
Alternative to Meds has spent almost 2 decades refining the mechanics of successful antipsychotic tapering and how to best assure success. Perhaps more importantly, our staff have a profound knowledge of what strategies and raw materials are available to support natural healing and wellness throughout the process, and well after, along one’s journey to natural mental health.
Have you been discouraged
from tapering Lybalvi?
Alternative to Meds is a leading inpatient facility specializing in medication tapering and restoring natural mental health, which we believe is especially crucial after imperfect drug-based therapy. Our published evidence clearly shows our consistent success with patients from all over the world deeply struggling with a wide variety of personal circumstances. A roster of over 40 professionals comprising physicians, holistic psychiatrists, and licensed caregivers is here to help you with your Lybalvi tapering program. We take pride in our excellent patient care and are deeply devoted to helping others as we ourselves were helped.
Perhaps more than other classes of drugs, recognize that antipsychotic tapering done incorrectly is bound to go off the rails. Relax. Aim to go slowly. Realize this is not a sprint. Antipsychotic medication tapering is a SLOW and GRADUAL process.1
Include organic (where possible) green leafy vegetables, fresh produce, adequate portions of seafood, grass-fed beef, and other clean sources of protein. For gut health, include fermented foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut. Use the Mediterranean diet as a guide. Aim for 5 or 6 small meal portions over the day to avoid taxing the digestive system and to maintain even blood sugar levels.
Many herbal and natural remedies have been shown effective in clinical studies for helping insomnia. Some of these include the amino acids L-arginine, L-lysine, and melatonin, as well as extracts of kava, or passionflower. Piper methysticum is another herbal remedy that has an anxiolytic or relaxation effect, but without the side effects associated with prescription anxiolytics.
Antipsychotic medications have several typical outcomes after regular use. One of these is called drug-induced dopamine supersensitivity. Dopamine supersensitivity can lead to psychosis or other unwanted symptoms. Why this occurs is not completely understood, but is thought likely as a response to the restriction of dopamine transmission associated with antipsychotic medications. Dopamine supersensitivity occurs in roughly 70% of treatment-resistive schizophrenia patients according to a review published in the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. Dopamine is the reward chemical associated with pleasure. This is an important feature to recognize in the context of Lybalvi tapering. As dopamine transmission naturally increases with dosage reduction, the person may welcome this change with enthusiasm and want to continue reducing the dosage faster than can easily be managed. This is a case where there definitely can be “too much of a good thing.” Mania and psychotic symptoms can result and can be disastrous to the progression of the taper. Alternative to Meds Center has a comprehensive program of 
Alternative to Meds Center has helped thousands of clients to reduce or completely eliminate antipsychotic medications safely, gently, and gradually. The process takes time and is not rapid. Sometimes rapid cessation may be needed for medical reasons, and we are not equipped to provide rapid cessation. But for the majority of clients seeking help with us, we can provide a safe and gradual Lybalvi tapering program that safely and comfortably navigates toward the client`s end goal.
