@decemberriver
Apologies for not getting back to you earlier. I went to eat and just remembered you.
First, what dose are you on? How long have you been taking it? You may want to split your dose, half am half pm and see if that alleviates the symptoms.
You need to understand that even if your titrations are exceedingly small, that is not a guarantee you won’t have withdrawal symptoms. Although they are usually more mild. Most doctors want to drop your dose by 50%, if so say “NO!” Most doctors believe (From what I’ve read and heard) it should only take a few weeks. If yours is one of those, again tell them “NO, I’ve heard too many horror stories getting off that fast.”
Some people have had to increase their dose but most agree anything above 375mg has no additional benefit. Some people who have tried to stop to slowly have actually increased their dose until the withdrawal symptoms went away then reduced much slower. I always suggest decreasing your dose by 5-10% and take each dose for at least 2-4 weeks before reducing again. However, the best way is to use a Compounding Pharmacy if that is a practical option for you. They will reduce your dose to exactly what you and your doctor decide. That way you will assured you get an exact dosage. But insist on reducing SLOWLY!
Going slow cannot be emphasized strongly enough!!!
Best of luck,
Jake