Tapering dosage and schedule for quitting Zep
I've been on Zep for 6 months. I'm currently on 15mg dosage. Insurance has dropped me and I can only afford a couple of months out of pocket. I've seen a lot of advice about tapering including extending time between doses to 10 to 14 days. I'm wondering if someone has a suggestion for a reasonable fixed schedule I could follow. Tomorrow will be day 10 for my 15mg dose. I plan to do a full 15mg them. I have another Kwikpen arriving (four 15mg doses) which I plan to make my last.
I've seen the chart that someone posted online about the number of "clicks" to use for controlling dosages with the Kwikpen. So I'm wondering if I ought to decrease the dosage, increase the dosage timing or both?
If I decrease dosages I could taper down to a 5mg dose in 7 weeks (12.5, 12.5, 10.0, 10.0, 7.5, 7.5, 5.0). Or I could increase the timing of the 15mg doses (10 days, 14 days, 14 days, 18 days).
I should add that I am putting together a new diet and exercise plan which I am taking very seriously and believe I'll be able to stick to it. If the "food noise" becomes a problem then I still have a few refills left and can splurge for another month if I have to.
Also, I realize that this is Reddit and not a doctor's office. I am only seeking information.
Appreciate any comments or advice. Thanks.