One-liner#

Planful tapers reduce withdrawal and rebound symptoms; document the rationale and follow-up.

Minimum workflow#

• Confirm indication is still present (or outweighed by harms)
• Set a taper goal and timeline; provide contingency if symptoms recur
• Schedule follow-up and document patient agreement

Documentation checklist#

• Why deprescribing now (adverse effects, falls risk, interactions, no longer indicated)
• Taper plan (dose steps and timing)
• Monitoring and follow-up plan; return precautions