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Reducing using the very slow method..Some advice please

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MaryPat
MaryPat

I,ve just reduced from 10mg to 9 and a half using the very slow method and so far so good. What I wanted some advice on is how long do most people stay at the new level before reducing again. 

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  • harriet93582
    harriet93582 MaryPat

    Posted

    I started at 60 mg, I'm down to 30 mg. every 14 days I'm reduced a half mg. 

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy MaryPat

    Posted

    I try and reduce half a mg a month at that level. 
  • Anhaga
    Anhaga MaryPat

    Posted

    I think we are all different.  The beauty of the dead slow nearly stop method is that it can be tailored to the individual and how they are responding to the taper.  Some people need more time than others.
  • EileenH
    EileenH MaryPat

    Posted

    I said in the "article" that you could just continue straight on to the next reduction if you feel OK. But I suspect that most people hang around at the new dose for a month or so - I'm sure I said that too. It really is a case of how you feel - if the reduction went well, carry on. It you had wobbles at all, wait a bit.

  • walter98524
    walter98524 MaryPat

    Posted

    ATLEAST (1) MONTH THEN DOWN 1MG FOR 1 MO AND SO ON THAT WORKED FOR ME
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