10th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

May 20, 2026

Recovering day by day…. Feeling okay. Been having bouts of dizziness, headache, irritability, and anxiety.

JeremyS’s taper progress

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Mood (/10)

Effexor — 22mg — 20+ years

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BasedStaffMay 20

Community AnchorEffexor

One bead at a time my friend! You can do it. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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CatinaMay 20

Community AnchorEffexor

"Recovering day by day…." — @JeremyS

Good to hear! One step at a time....one day at a time. We'll all get there eventually!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 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.

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