Deprescribing is the thoughtful, clinician-guided process of reducing or stopping medications that may no longer be needed. At Buckingham Psychiatry, we support deprescribing in Doylestown, PA and Lambertville, NJ, to help patients throughout Bucks County and surrounding communities feel better with fewer meds and more clarity. In psychiatry, deprescribing medications can improve quality of life when symptoms are stable, side effects are burdensome, or goals change. Working with a psychiatrist ensures deprescribing is safe, structured, and aligned with your treatment plan. If you’re considering a change, look for the scheduling link at the end to speak with our team.
Key Deprescribing Benefits
Top deprescribing benefits include:
- Fewer side effects and improved energy, sleep, and focus
- Less medication burden (fewer pills, simpler routines)
- Lower risk of drug–drug interactions
- Clearer sense of what works by removing ineffective treatments
- Cost and time savings from streamlined care
- Greater adherence to the treatments that truly help
Best Practices and Tapering Plans
Best practices in deprescribing focus on safety and collaboration. We begin with a comprehensive review of diagnoses, current prescriptions, over-the-counter products, and lifestyle factors. Then we design individualized tapering plans, set monitoring checkpoints, and outline what to do if symptoms return. For deprescribing antidepressants, gradual tapers help minimize discontinuation symptoms such as dizziness, flu-like feelings, or sleep changes. We coordinate with your primary care clinician and any specialists to keep communication clear throughout the process.
Who Might Consider Deprescribing?
People who may benefit include those with stable mood or anxiety, persistent side effects, pregnancy plans, or overlapping medications that target the same symptoms. Situations that may call for more time and coordination include recent relapse, active substance use, or complex medical conditions. Deprescribing should never mean stopping suddenly; a plan led by a psychiatrist keeps the process safe and goal-directed—especially for deprescribing antidepressants.
Schedule Your Consultation
Ready to explore deprescribing at the Doylestown, PA and Lambertville, NJ offices of Buckingham Psychiatry with Dr. Jacob Buinewicz? Book a visit online to discuss tapering plans and next steps or call us at 484-466-5560.