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I'm currently taking 30 mg a day but I'm feeling like I would be better off with a lower dose, I can't get to see my doctor for a couple of weeks so wondered if anyone on here had tapered/reduced the doseage, and if so, how quickly - thanks
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sharon12462 susan32309
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lynne82155 susan32309
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But you should not go around changeing your meds willy nilly just because you want to.
Wait and see your doctor
susan32309
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Calmer susan32309
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Yes you are right, the lower doses are more sedating, usually prescribed for anxiety or insomnia, the higher doses for depression usually.
I would say if you have been on it for 3 months to move down the dosages slowly. You could try 22.5mg first, you may feel wd symptoms as this is a 25% cut - if you're not so sensitive this might be for you, hold there for 2-3 weeks, see how you feel, if it upsets you too much though you might feel like going back up.
Alternative is to break the tablet again so you have
15.00
7.50
[u] 3.75[/u]
26.25 mg
Might you be able to have a telephone appointment and discuss that way (are you UK?) just a thought?
Wishing you well
Calmer
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so its 15.00 + 7.50 + 3.75 = 26.25 mg
susan32309 Calmer
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simon17471 susan32309
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Regards Simon
Calmer simon17471
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karin65289 susan32309
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I think that the recommended taper is 10% and staying on that dose for 3 to 4 weeks. I wish you well with a slow taper. Everyone is different so if you get withdrawal symptom you can reduce by 5% - do what works for you.
susan32309 karin65289
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neuron susan32309
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Or 15mgs every fourth day.
So Monday 15mgs
Tue 30mgs
Wed 30mgs
Thurs 15mgs
Fri 30mgs
Sat 30mgs
Sun 15mgs
And so on
Hope this helps
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