Thanks, Margie. When my mother tries to come off anything it's VERY slowly. For some reason, she seems to need everything she's on. Thanks. Debbie White [log in to unmask] > > Dick was on Cogentin (similar to Artane) for many years. Once he started > seeing a movement disorder specialist, he was urged to come off > the Cogentin, > even though he was probably only 43 at the time. He tried > several times to > stop the Cogentin, but felt so bad while withdrawing that he went > back on it. > He was finally able to withdraw by cutting the little pills in > fourths and > taking 3/4 tablet for awhile, then 1/2, etc. Maybe that would > work for your > mom. > > Margie Swindler cg for Dick, 55/18 >