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Gradual taper for a softer reduction of .5mg every 3.5-4wks, or 1mg every 7-8wks. It worked for me. If you're on 9mg reducing to 8.5mg, for example -
WEEK 1: 8.5mg / 9mg / 9mg / 8.5mg / 9mg / 9mg / 8.5mg
WEEK 2: 9 / 8.5 / 9 / 8.5 / 9 / 8.5 / 9
WEEK 3: 8.5 / 8.5 / 9 / 8.5 / 8.5 / 9 / 8.5
WEEK 4: Stay on 8.5mg to stabilise and monitor for new pain. Then start the next .5mg reduction the same way.