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5 months ago•3 Replies

When tapering from 15mg to 13.5 (10%) how long should should I stay on the new dose before reducing by another 10%

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PMRproAmbassador5 months ago

We usually say at least a month ...

Nanatoo in reply to PMRpro5 months ago

Thank you PMRpro. Should really have looked through FAQ but I’m minding three very excited grandkids so didn’t have time to look properly. Very grateful

PMRproAmbassador in reply to Nanatoo5 months ago

It is something to play by ear - you need to be really sure you are still fine.

Maybe you should play the kids by ear ...

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