1st Effexor Update - Feeling Bad

August 13, 2026··

Feeling bad. Been having bouts of brain zaps, dizziness, nausea, depression, electric shock sensations, muscle aches, and flu-like symptoms.

Marilyn’s taper progress

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CatinaAug 13

Community AnchorEffexor

Have you begun tapering yet Marilyn? You're having all these symptoms now?

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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