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Catina
CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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16th Effexor Update - Feeling Good

March 16, 2026··
taper update
I'm generally feeling rather stable today. I went through a rough patch after lowering my dose of Levothyroxine, but I feel like things have finally leveled out. I get my thyroid levels checked again in May. If I don't need to make any further changes with the Levo, I think I could be ready to taper the Venlafaxine again at that point. The last five years of my life have been incredibly difficult, but I've been able to meet some incredible people in the withdrawal community and have been able to help others in their darkest moments. I'm glad I never gave up on my life and am still here fighting.

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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.

4 Replies

Steve
SteveStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor · active
I love to hear this, it‘s motivating despite your struggles of the last 5 years! Sometimes it‘s pretty hard to stay hopeful in this process. Glad aswell you didn‘t give up and share your experiences! 🙏

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

Jules
JulesStaff5mo ago
Community Anchor
Glad you didn’t give up on your life and are here still fighting 😊 one bead at a time ⚪️
Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"I love to hear this, it‘s motivating despite your struggles of the last 5 years! Sometimes it‘s pretty hard to stay hopeful in this process. Glad aswell you didn‘t give up and share your experiences! 🙏" — @Steve
Thank you Steve! I wanted to give up so many times, but I'm glad I'm still here. The bad times really do get better.

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.

Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Glad you didn’t give up on your life and are here still fighting 😊 one bead at a time ⚪️" — @Jules
Thank you Jules for your support! ❤️

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.

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