Making a Liquid Mixture

This method involves taking a tablet or powdered (non-beaded) capsule and creating a liquid mixture by combining the drug with a liquid such as water, milk, or a commercial suspending fluid. Reductions in dose are then made from the liquid by measuring a calculated volume with a non-needle syringe or similar measuring instrument. In addition to syringes, glass jars with tight-fitting lids are the other primary equipment required.
 

Pros

• Relatively inexpensive.
• Allows for flexible, personal control during a taper.
• If the drug is already in a taper-friendly form, typically doesn’t require a new, changed prescription from a prescriber. 
   

Cons

• Requires focus and careful attention.
• Requires fine motor skills for using non-needle syringes, pipettes, or cylinders and accurately measuring volume.
• May be difficult if traveling.
• May require refrigeration.
   

Which taper schedule it can work with

• Daily Microtaper
• Cut-and-hold