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juvieriya: Tapering confusion

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2 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

Will this syringe work..its to give medicine to babies41IagYtJ6oL._AC_AIweblab1006854,T4_FMavif_SF1050,1050_PQ64_.avif

You will need one with little lines between the 2.5mL, 5mL, 7.5mL, 10mL

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    juvieriya

    Does water taper work..if we create suspension by shaking..i recently saw a video which suggest this..

  • Chippy
    Chippy

    @juvieriya I can see in your bb thread they have said clonazepam isn’t soluble in water and is a bit so in milk. I think the idea of getting the solution they suggested is a good one.    I susp

  • LostinCanada
    LostinCanada

    Thanks @juvieriya This video is great and absolutely if you consistently follow his instructions, you should be fine. 🙏❤️

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Its 7 months i m using clonazepam n i m completely hopeless..i m place where cant have gemini 20 nor oral syringes..if i import i need to pay heavy custom duty n cdsco permission and what not

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6 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

Its 7 months i m using clonazepam n i m completely hopeless..i m place where cant have gemini 20 nor oral syringes..if i import i need to pay heavy custom duty n cdsco permission and what not

I’m sorry to read. I’ve put this back here. Please only post your questions and comments about your journey in your personal topic.

Can you get the child’s syringe you showed me still?

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

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That syring can cost me heavy due to custom duty..still i m trying and they also ask cdsco permission for medical equipment import

1 mg clonazepam for 2 months 

7 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

That syring can cost me heavy due to custom duty..still i m trying and they also ask cdsco permission for medical equipment import

Do you have digital kitchen scales?

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

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@juvieriya don't give up Hope. This is doable using kitchen equipment, as long as you are consistent is your methods.

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

 

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

 

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

 

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

 

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

@juvieriya some people are able to get syringes from the pharmacy, can you ask there? Others have had to go to a veterinarian or animal hospital. Are either of these options possible? Maybe a craft store as well or hardware store.

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I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

 

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

 

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

 

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

 

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

In the uk, children’s calpol medicine comes with a 5ml syringe. I think this would work. The liquid in those medicines is very thick, but I imagine it would draw the milk up too.

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

33 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:

@juvieriya some people are able to get syringes from the pharmacy, can you ask there? Others have had to go to a veterinarian or animal hospital. Are either of these options possible?

This is the scale we often recommend from Amazon in India, is this affordable:

Smart Weigh GEM20 High Precision Digital Milligram Scale 20 x 0.001g Reloading, Jewelry and Gems Scale, Silver : Amazon.in: Health & Personal Care https://share.google/nZdKio7VqCb69nYW1

These are examples of no needle syringes:

Spylx Plastic Syringe 5ml for Liquid Measuring Syringes Without Needle for Epoxy Resin, Craft, Scientific Labs, Feeding Pets Animals, Oil or Glue Applicator Easy to Clean & Reusable Syringe (2pc) : Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific https://share.google/mSgoZxth6BGtul7EC

1ml Plastic Syringe with Measurement (No Needle) – Liquid Measuring & Refill Syringe for Feeding Pets, Oil, Glue & DIY Use (Without Cap) (6) : Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific https://share.google/RejUh2Ib9pMZeD0vk

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

 

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

 

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

 

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

 

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

28 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:

This is the scale we often recommend from Amazon in India, is this affordable:

Smart Weigh GEM20 High Precision Digital Milligram Scale 20 x 0.001g Reloading, Jewelry and Gems Scale, Silver : Amazon.in: Health & Personal Care https://share.google/nZdKio7VqCb69nYW1

These are examples of no needle syringes:

Spylx Plastic Syringe 5ml for Liquid Measuring Syringes Without Needle for Epoxy Resin, Craft, Scientific Labs, Feeding Pets Animals, Oil or Glue Applicator Easy to Clean & Reusable Syringe (2pc) : Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific https://share.google/mSgoZxth6BGtul7EC

1ml Plastic Syringe with Measurement (No Needle) – Liquid Measuring & Refill Syringe for Feeding Pets, Oil, Glue & DIY Use (Without Cap) (6) : Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific https://share.google/RejUh2Ib9pMZeD0vk

LIC you are literally awesome!

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

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These scale is chinese but they are selling as usa brand i checked review its useless..but i m very grateful for this forum..thanks so much

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35 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

These scale is chinese but they are selling as usa brand i checked review its useless..but i m very grateful for this forum..thanks so much

A lot of us have them on here and generally they are ok. There can be some issues.

Do you have a set of kitchen digital scales? We can use this for your taper instead of a syringe.

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

9 hours ago, juvieriya said:

These scale is chinese but they are selling as usa brand

It's what we use here... pretty much everything is made in China. It still is a decent scale for the price. Unless you are willing to pay $500 US, you won't find a much better one.

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

 

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

 

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

 

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

 

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

  • Author

I found a kitchen scale but it shows 1 gram more or less

1 mg clonazepam for 2 months 

  • Author

All others mostly showing inaccurate..i dont know why they r selling defective pieces on amazon

1 mg clonazepam for 2 months 

19 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

I found a kitchen scale but it shows 1 gram more or less

This is ok.

You can weigh out your 150ml of milk with it. Perfect. 1ml=1g.

Then when you come to remove 15ml of milk to make your 10% cut, you can use the scale to do this. Perhaps a small thimble or egg cup or spoon or something to remove the milk.

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

22 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

All others mostly showing inaccurate..i dont know why they r selling defective pieces on amazon

Frustrating. Is this bad reviews you are reading?

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

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So i put 0.5mg of clonazepam powder in 150ml of milk then remove 15ml and weigh that on kitchen scale

1 mg clonazepam for 2 months 

20 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

So i put 0.5mg of clonazepam powder in 150ml of milk then remove 15ml and weigh that on kitchen scale

Crossover

I would put the 0.5mg in the 150ml of Milk for 7 days and take your other dose as pill.

Then I would put the 1mg (2 x 05.mg) in 150ml of Milk, split it between two containers. Those 2 containers would then be your 2 doses. Do this for 7 days.

1st Taper

Then I would I put the 1mg (2 x 05.mg) in 150ml of Milk, remove 15ml (15g) of milk on scales, split it between two containers, that is your 2 doses but -10%. Do that for 14 days. Then tell us how you are doing. 😀

-Crush the pills first that you put in the milk,

-Each time give it a good stir/shake, then leave 20mins, then give it a good stir/shake again. Just make sure you do this stir/shake, everytime you split the milk between two daily containers, and everytime you remove the 15ml on the scales. It just makes sure the drug is well and eventally mixed each time.

Any questions let us know!

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

Hey @juvieriya Hope things are ok with you? Chippy

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

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https://www.benzo.org.uk/FAQ1.1.htm#13

Its mentioned in this that u do 1/4 or 1/8th of pill what does it mean

1 mg clonazepam for 2 months 

4 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

https://www.benzo.org.uk/FAQ1.1.htm#13

Its mentioned in this that u do 1/4 or 1/8th of pill what does it mean

Only scanned it but it says 1/4 or 1/8 of a mg and it’s just an example.

You reduce based on your current dose.

You are all set I think? Did you have any more questions about your set up for your taper?

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

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  • Author

Thats exactly i m trying to understand if i use pill cutteri cut in 4 piece and take 3 pieces of 0.5 mg?

1 mg clonazepam for 2 months 

18 minutes ago, juvieriya said:

Thats exactly i m trying to understand if i use pill cutteri cut in 4 piece and take 3 pieces of 0.5 mg?

You’ve misunderstood what they have said I think.

That would be bad. Pill cutters are not accurate. The dose would be different each time. That would also be a 25% drop.

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

  • Author

Can i do like this..i take 0.5mg+0.25mg and other pill 0.25 mg i cut half with pill cutter..which has scored line..

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