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Custom Plans
Build personalized tapering schedules tailored to your needs
Auto Reminders
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Track Progress
Visualize your journey with beautiful charts
Log Symptoms
Monitor mood & physical changes over time
Create your custom taper plan
Build personalized tapering schedules with automatic dose reductions. Track your daily doses and see your progress over time with intuitive charts. Get insights into your tapering patterns and celebrate milestones along the way.
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Log your symptoms
Keep track of how you're feeling throughout your tapering journey. Monitor withdrawal symptoms, mood changes, and physical sensations to better understand your body's response.
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Why Tapering Is Essential
Tapering allows your body to adjust gradually to lower doses, minimizing withdrawal symptoms and ensuring a safer discontinuation process. It's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your medication regimen.
Medications That Should Not Be Stopped Abruptly
Some common medications that require tapering include:
Benzodiazepines
Xanax, Ativan, Valium
Used for anxiety and insomnia, benzodiazepines can cause severe withdrawal symptoms that last for multiple months like heightened anxiety, insomnia, severe memory loss, and physical pain if stopped suddenly.
Antidepressants
SSRIs, SNRIs
Abrupt discontinuation can lead to withdrawal symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, and flu-like symptoms.
Opioids
OxyContin, Vicodin
Stopping suddenly can result in severe withdrawal symptoms, including muscle aches, agitation, and insomnia.
Antiepileptic Drugs
Gabapentin, Pregabalin
These require tapering to prevent seizures or worsening of the underlying condition.
Corticosteroids
Prednisone
Abrupt cessation can lead to adrenal insufficiency, fatigue, and joint pain.
Beta-Blockers
Propranolol, Metoprolol
Stopping these heart medications suddenly can cause rebound hypertension, increased heart rate, and potentially serious cardiovascular events.
Benzodiazepines
Xanax, Ativan, Valium
Antidepressants
SSRIs, SNRIs
Opioids
OxyContin, Vicodin
Antiepileptics
Gabapentin, Pregabalin
Corticosteroids
Prednisone
Beta-Blockers
Propranolol, Metoprolol
See Taper in Action
Create personalized tapering plans with automatic dose tracking, intuitive progress charts, and comprehensive symptom monitoring.
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Understanding Physical Dependence
Certain medications, especially those affecting the central nervous system, can lead to physical dependence. This means that abruptly stopping these drugs can result in withdrawal symptoms, some of which can be severe. It's crucial to be informed about which medications require careful tapering.
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