Same here. 5 mg was too much, i.e. from 4 pills down to 3 and the pain started up again, although not as horrible as before. So I upped it by 1.25 mg (so 16.25) which has helped a bit and thankfully, after emailing the Neurologist, I have an appointment at the clinic today. Relief, because I've been more or less winging it on my own out here, making unilateral decisions about my health. The slower with the tapering, the better. I think you've made a smart choice in the 1 mg. bi-weekly. All the best with your journey.