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DiscussionWelcome to TaperCommunity — Coming from SurvivingAntidepressants? Start here:
On February 1st, 2026, SurvivingAntidepressants.org went read-only after 15 years. If you're landing here from SA — welcome. You're not starting over....
Check-in1st Lexapro Update - Feeling Good
Feeling good. Been having bouts of fatigue and anxiety. Yesterday, when I went to get out of bed, as I was walking out of my room, one of my legs coll...
IntroductionHi, I'm HannahHiggs23
Hi, I’m HannahHiggs23, and I’m actively tapering from Lexapro. I was on Lexapro for 1 year and 2 months before I started my tapering journey. Reasons ...
Check-in1st Lexapro Update - Feeling Very good
Feeling very good. No specific symptoms.
IntroductionHi, I'm Megan A
I’ve been on Lexapro for 12 years. The first 7 years I was on 5mg. At year 7 I wanted to get off due to massive weight gain, hair loss, and lack of dr...
IntroductionHi, I'm DD
Hello, I’ve had a bad experience with stopping Lexapro not knowing the side effects. I’d now like to taper off slowly and safely
IntroductionHi, I'm Vinnie
I have been on lexapro since June 2025. U struggle really bad with severe health anxiety. For a few years I thought I was healed, then someone very cl...
Check-inCheck-in - Feeling Okay
Half a Xanax to try to sleep. Almost like I’m asleep, but can hear and really not ever have a great sleep. On vacation so had 3 rum drinks and didn...
IntroductionHi, I'm Mrs Scorpio
Hi long time user of various antidepressants for general anxiety. Over 40 years. I have tapered quickly off of Lexapro. Was no longer working. Ju...
Check-in1st Valium Update - Feeling Okay
Feeling okay. Been having bouts of brain zaps, headache, anxiety, crying spells, muscle aches, emotional blunting, and tinnitus.
IntroductionHi, I'm Jm
Hi I am tapering off Valium . I was on Klonopin for 2 years at 1 mg . I did direct switch to Valium 6 mths ago at 20 mg . I am tapering now trying to ...
Check-in1st Cymbalta Update - Feeling Good
Feeling good. No specific symptoms.
IntroductionHi, I'm Mikets
Hi I’m Mike. I’m 80 yo. I’ve been on duloxetine and before that anti depressants for half my life. About ten years ago I started taking tramadol for b...
IntroductionHi, I'm Lucie
I’m looking for shared experiences around tapering Sertraline. I’ve been taking the SSRI for two years. Max dose 100mg. Now tapering to 50mg
IntroductionHi, I'm Gabriella
Hi! I’m Gabriella. After taking 10ml of lexapro for over 15 years I started my tapering journey in June 2025 (currently holding at 1.35). I’ve been s...
IntroductionHi, I'm Janis
Hi, I’m Janis. I was prescribed Zoloft for anxiety in May but decided to taper from the original 25mg dose due to side effects. I’ve been at 12.5mg si...
IntroductionHi, I'm HarveyClan2
I started sertraline in early March 2026, and after 5 months I’m starting to plan a taper I’m currently tapering Propranolol, from 60mg, currently at...
IntroductionHi, I'm Sa
Hi everyone… taking citalopram for 12 years because of anxiety disorder and depression. One year ago adhd diagnosis. This was a game changer. Since ta...
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Drug-Specific Forums
- Lexapro (escitalopram) — SSRI
- Zoloft (sertraline) — SSRI
- Paxil (paroxetine) — SSRI
- Prozac (fluoxetine) — SSRI
- Celexa (citalopram) — SSRI
- Trintellix (vortioxetine) — SSRI
- Luvox (fluvoxamine) — SSRI
- Viibryd (vilazodone) — SSRI
- Effexor (venlafaxine) — SNRI
- Cymbalta (duloxetine) — SNRI
- Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) — SNRI
- Strattera (atomoxetine) — NRI
- Savella (milnacipran) — SNRI
- Fetzima (levomilnacipran) — SNRI
- Amitriptyline (amitriptyline) — TCA
- Clomipramine (clomipramine) — TCA
- Nortriptyline (nortriptyline) — TCA
- Mirtazapine (mirtazapine) — NaSSA
- Wellbutrin (bupropion) — NDRI
- Seroquel (quetiapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Risperdal (risperidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Abilify (aripiprazole) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Zyprexa (olanzapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Klonopin (clonazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Ativan (lorazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Xanax (alprazolam) — Benzodiazepine
- Valium (diazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Gabapentin (gabapentin) — Gabapentinoid
- Lyrica (pregabalin) — Gabapentinoid
- Trazodone (trazodone) — Other
- Lamictal (lamotrigine) — Other
- Qelbree (viloxazine) — NRI
- Provigil (modafinil) — Eugeroic
- Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) — Stimulant
- BuSpar (buspirone) — Other
- Tofranil (imipramine) — TCA
- Silenor / Sinequan (doxepin) — TCA
- Norpramin (desipramine) — TCA
- Nardil (phenelzine) — MAOI
- Parnate (tranylcypromine) — MAOI
- EMSAM (transdermal) (selegiline) — MAOI
- Ambien (zolpidem) — Z-drug
- Lunesta (eszopiclone) — Z-drug
- Belsomra (suvorexant) — Other
- Lithium (carbonate / citrate) (lithium) — Mood Stabilizer
- Depakote (valproate / divalproex) — Mood Stabilizer
- Tegretol (carbamazepine) — Mood Stabilizer
- Topamax (topiramate) — Mood Stabilizer
- Latuda (lurasidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Geodon (ziprasidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Haldol (haloperidol) — Typical Antipsychotic
- Clozaril (clozapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Ritalin / Concerta / Focalin (methylphenidate) — Stimulant
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) — Stimulant
- Intuniv (guanfacine) — NRI
- Vistaril / Atarax (hydroxyzine) — Other
- Inderal (propranolol) — Other
- Vivitrol / ReVia (naltrexone) — Other
- Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) — Other