WOW, it sound like you have been through the wringer!!  Its scarry to reduce/change meds!!  I’ve always done things slower than recommended.

If I read your message correctly, it sounds like you are going to your GP for advice about these meds?  If so, that is scarry as well.  I would like you would need an endo, someone whose entire practice circles around these meds & issues!!

Good luck and be well!