Why is tapering off medication better?
Tapering off medication gradually has several benefits
Smaller chance of a relapse
Minimizes withdrawal symptoms
Better chance of reducing/quitting medication intake successfully
Project Tapering
Tapering strips allow you to regulate the tempo of your dose reduction over time and enable you to taper off medication more gradually, conveniently and safely than is possible using currently available standard medication doses, thereby minimizing withdrawal symptoms.
What
In a tapering strip, medication is packaged in a roll or strip of small daily pouches. Each pouch is numbered and has the same or slightly lower dose than the package before it.
How
Strips come in series covering 28 days and patients can use one or more strips to regulate the tempo of their dose reduction over time. Dose and day information printed on each pouch allow patients to precisely record and monitor the progress of their reduction.
For whom?
Tapering strips are developed for medication in cases where doing so improves the medical care available and meets an unmet need. See the list with available tapering strips.