Taper Cut Calculator
Take the guesswork out of the math. Visualize what a 5% or 10% reduction actually looks like in milligrams.
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How to use this tool
The Ashton Manual and many deprescribing guidelines generally recommend reducing your dose by no more than 5% to 10% of yourcurrent dose every 1-2 weeks.
As your dose gets lower, the cuts naturally get smaller. This "exponential taper" helps keep withdrawal symptoms manageable as you approach zero.
- Current Daily Dose: The total amount you take in a day (e.g., 0.5mg).
- Reduction Percentage: The size of the step you want to take (usually 5-10%).
Need to track your cuts?
We have a free PDF calendar designed to help you write down these numbers and share them with your doctor.