How to Quit VELO With a Step-Down Plan

Before reducing, log current VELO use for one week: strength, count, and common trigger windows. This gives you a stable starting point and prevents guessing. The key metric is total daily pattern, not one difficult day.

If you use higher-strength VELO, reduce strength first while keeping daily count stable for several days. This lowers intake per pouch without changing every routine at once. Once the lower strength feels manageable, move to count reduction.

Cut one low-value pouch window at a time, usually random or boredom-driven uses first. Hold each new level long enough to stabilize before the next change. Slow, repeatable cuts generally lead to better adherence than aggressive weekly jumps.

The biggest risks are changing too many variables at once and treating one slip as total failure. Keep one active change at a time and use same-day resets after setbacks. For personal treatment decisions, consult a licensed healthcare professional.