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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

10th Effexor Update - Feeling Fair - Mar 9

March 9, 2026··
Today was quite a good day, no Symptoms, only been tired and missed some tasks (sport, music) as i was taking some naps and it’s too late now. Will do them tomorrow morning. Feeling indeed fair and calm.

Steve’s taper progress

Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

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Catina
Catina6mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Today was quite a good day, no Symptoms" — @STVE
That's wonderful to hear! Thanks for the update.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

Based
BasedStaff6mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Amazing news! Thanks for the check in. Enjoy the exercise and music!

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