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@jakedduck1

@huxy
“Believe me when I say it is hard enough reducing by this amount! I’d hate to go any faster.”
How about going a little slower and making it easier.
I went off several medications so slowly I never had any symptoms at all.
You decreased your dose by about 25%, which is high. You say it’s “hard” that would indicate to me your tapering to fast.
There is a tappering method known as the 5-10% taper. It’s best if it’s done through a compounding pharmacy. Large tapers are better tolerated in the beginning but as your dose decreases if your taper isn’t adjusted withdrawal symptoms are more likely to occur.
Jake

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Thank you Jake! Really great advise/information.
Huxy