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Tapering: Lexapro

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1st Lexapro Update - Feeling Okay

June 13, 2026··
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Feeling okay. Been having bouts of nausea, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability, appetite changes, tinnitus, and visual disturbances.

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Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thanks for checking in Jewels! Is this your first cut? Or where are you in the process

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

Catina
CatinaStaff2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Jewels, and welcome! Glad to have you here. Feel free to create an Introduction for yourself to provide some of your background and drug history. https://taper.community/forums/introductions You can also create a Signature for yourself that will appear at the bottom of each of your posts. You can do this through Settings on the left side. I'm sorry you're having so many symptoms! If you check the Forums you'll see a section about Symptoms and Self-Care that has lots of helpful tips on how to deal with those specific symptoms. We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey. Catina ❤️

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

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