As a Doctor I'll Never Take These Pills Again
From Side Effects with Dr. Josef by Josef Witt-Doerring
May 27, 2026 · 7 min · Episode 173
About this episode
Dr. Josef discusses the psychiatric medications he no longer takes and shares insights on their side effects and alternatives.
Click here if you need help quitting psychiatric medications: http://membership.taperclinic.com/signup/?utm_source=podcast After years in medicine, there are a few common pills I've quietly crossed off my own list and in this video, I'll tell you exactly which ones and why. From side effects most patients aren't warned about to better alternatives hiding in plain sight, here's what I'd want my own family to know. Get our free tapering course: https://taperclinic.com/free-guide/ Join +6000 people learning how to taper on our newsletter: https://membership.taperclinic.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjosefwittdoerring - X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrJosefWD - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ - Website: https://taperclinic.com/ DISCLAIMER: All the information on this channel is for educational and/or entertainment purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos, or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, these videos can maybe help you prepare…
People in this episode
Host: Josef Witt-Doerring
Topics covered
- psychiatric medications
- tapering
- side effects
- health advice
- better alternatives
Keywords
- psychiatric medications
- tapering
- side effects
- health advice
- better alternatives
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