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Successfully tapering off Suboxone means gradually lowering the medication dose over time, ideally no more than 10 to 20% every four weeks. This slow approach allows the brain and body to adjust to decreasing levels of medication, which ultimately minimizes withdrawal symptoms. Instead of a rapid cessation, Dr. Michi likens the tapering to carefully jumping off a moving train, where the goal is to bring the speed down safely before making the leap.