Flomingo: new to tapering, would like support and suggestions

[Flomingo]

I've been on Pamelor (35mg/day) and Xanax (1.5 mg/day) for 18 months now.  My psychiatrist released me to my PCP for care 6 months ago when he stopped accepting my insurance.  I would like to start coming off both, but not at the same time.  M y PCP and I decided to start with the Pamelor.  It's difficult to reduce by just 10% each month since it comes in capsule form of 10 mg and 25 mg doses.  I have just reduced the 30 mg/day and will stay on that for at least 2 months  per PCP advice.  

I'd really like to hear how others were able to come off Pamelor considering the dosage restrictions.

Thanks

[ChessieCat]

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