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Want to taper off 5mg saphris used for sleep for over 1 yr. doctor approves but doesnt recommend taper. how to safely discontinue saphris? thanks.

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Dr. Robert Wilson answered

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Safe: Saphris does not cause dependence or withdrawal unlike traditional sleepers.

Answered 1/15/2018

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A member asked:

Want to taper off 5mg saphris used for sleep for over 1 yr. doctor approves but doesnt recommend taper. how to safely discontinue saphris? thanks.

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