Stopping Disulfiram: Severe Depression

I stopped DSF about a week ago based on a new doctor's advice (causing neuropathy, burning, possibly messing with neurotransmitter levels).

This week, I've started experiencing severely depressive mood swings. Crying excessively randomly.
I didn't titre off.
Someone mentioned dopamine withdrawal?

Dosage: 125mg every 3 days for 5 months

Anyone have any thoughts on this and how to get some relief without medication?

I read about this a little - and there is a theoretical concern because DSF can increase neurotransmitter levels while you are on it - but in the research I did - Dr Rajadas doesn't think tapering off the dosage is necessary due to the long half-life of the drug and its metabolites of several weeks.

he talks about this in the interview videos on Bioneomed on youtube - in case it's of any help.

I think if it were me I would be inclined to ride it out and let things settle down naturally if at all possible rather than take anything pharmaceutical that might add to the mix.

i hope it passes swiftly

wild_teasel said...
Hey remeny,

I am sorry that you're going through this and wish that soon you will find what brings you some relief to go through this challenging moment.

Although I have no experience with DSF, I still wanted to send some supportive thoughts your way and ask if you've tried CBD oil. In my case, it really brings relief to depressive moods and stabilizes mood swings. Start low and increase slowly, if you wish to try.

Sending healing strength.

wt

Thank you. CBD oil seems to cause neuro symptoms for me :/