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How To Taper Off Phenergan Taken Less Than One Month ?

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Posted on Mon, 30 Dec 2024
Question: How to taper off phenergan taken less than one month
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not much withdrawal effects if taking only promethazine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

If you have been taking only phenerga (promethazine) you will not likely experience many side effects from stopping it . In this case you can stop it cold turkey.
If you are taking it together with codeine you may need to tapper it off and may experience some withdrawal effects for about 7-8 days getting better gradually.
In this case you may need to take half the dosage for a week in order to tapper it down.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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How To Taper Off Phenergan Taken Less Than One Month ?

Brief Answer: Not much withdrawal effects if taking only promethazine. Detailed Answer: Hello, If you have been taking only phenerga (promethazine) you will not likely experience many side effects from stopping it . In this case you can stop it cold turkey. If you are taking it together with codeine you may need to tapper it off and may experience some withdrawal effects for about 7-8 days getting better gradually. In this case you may need to take half the dosage for a week in order to tapper it down. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.