Antidepressant Tapering

Safe, Custom antidepressants tapering support
In conjunction with your doctor, compounded with care at Keperra Compounding Pharmacy.
Why Consider Tapering?
For some people, antidepressant medication is helpful for a period of time
When the time comes to stop4under medical guidance4it’s important to reduce the dose gradually.
Stopping too quickly may lead to uncomfortable sensations
These are known as withdrawal symptoms or discontinuation effects.
Common withdrawal symptoms
Restlessness or anxiety, mood fluctuations, dizziness or a “zapping” sensation, difficulty sleeping, digestive discomfort
These effects don’t necessarily mean your condition is returning
They can occur as your nervous system adjusts to life without the medicine.
Why Is Slow Tapering Important?
Hyperbolic Dose-Response Curve
The lower your dose, the more sensitive your body becomes to each small change
Brain Adaptation
Antidepressants affects brain chemicals-and over time, your brain adapts
Precise Adjustments
The final stages of tapering are often the most delicate
For example: Going from 20mg to 10mg might feel okay, but going from 2mg to 1mg may feel much more significant. This is because small doses can still have a big effect at the receptor level in the brain.
That’s why precise, tiny dose reductions can make a big difference. These fine adjustments aren’t usually available in standard pharmacy packaging4but they can be made through custom compounding.
Benefits of Slow Tapering
A More Comfortable Adjustment Period Gradual changes allow your body to adapt with minimal disruption, potentially reducing the intensity of discontinuation effects.
A Personalised Approach to Dosage Changes Everyone's body responds differently to medication changes. Slow tapering allows for customization based on your unique needs.
A Process That Aligns With Your Body's Signals By making smaller adjustments, you and your doctor can better monitor how your body responds and adjust the plan accordingly.
Slow tapering supports a gentler transition that respects the complexity of your nervous system's adaptation to medication changes.

How TWCM Keperra Can Help
Mini-dose Capsules
Custom strengths like 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg that aren't typically available
Liquid Preparations
For even finer control over dosage adjustments
Tailored Compounding
Based on your doctor's specific instructions for your needs
We work closely with prescribers to support carefully planned tapering schedules by preparing antidepressant medications in strengths not typically available.
Our goal is to support your tapering plan4not to advise or initiate changes ourselves.

Let’s Work Together
Speak with your Doctor
Discuss your options with your doctor about tapering your antidepressants
Upload your prescription
Upload your prescription to our website for a free quote
Custom compounding
We'll prepare your personalized medication
Follow your plan
Take your medication as prescribed and keep your doctor updated
Need Help or More Info?
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Contact us today to discuss your needs.



