Hi Colleen,
Thanks for moving my question to appropriate group. I made an error in my post… it should have read…. That brings me to my main question…. Should I proceed with my 10% reduction every two to four weeks with “TEMAZAPINE”? I guess this capsule is a powder and not beads. I haven’t opened one yet. Will that be more difficult to manage? I’ve heard that this can be very difficult to taper. My plan is to reduce to 7.5 mg from present 15 mg dose and level off for few weeks. Check progress with sleep. I’ve read that this dose is more appropriate for my age (76). I would like to reduce dose to “zero”. I would appreciate input from those that have experienced this journey before me. Is this benzodiazepine more difficult to taper than the other two antidepressants that I was on? Will it take longer? More intense withdrawal? So far I’ve done well avoiding side effects. May experience more as I approach end of Venlafaxine…. Mike
(So far I’m down to 2.4 mg with Venlafaxine as of 12-13-22). What dose is a good jumping off point ?

Yes, I do have a GP that is aware of my tapering on my own. I see him every six months for regular check ups.