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1st Luvox Update - Feeling Bad
May 8, 2026··
taper update
Feeling very bad. Been having bouts of nausea, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, tinnitus, visual disturbances, though I haven’t had the one-eyed double vision today (praise God!). Bouts of shaking, dry mouth, so very thirsty all the time. Dry eyes. Zapping awake instead of being able to sleep
Jessica A’s taper progress
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Luvox — 100mg — 4 yrs — actively tapering | without clinician
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Community AnchorEffexor
I'm so sorry Jessica! If you look at the Symptoms and Self-Care section there is some helpful information about all these symptoms and how to cope.
What you're describing are very common withdrawal symptoms. I understand your doctor wants to rule out other things, but if those tests come back normal then they're most likely withdrawal-related.
Please keep us updated, okay? I hope things improve soon! ❤️
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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Community AnchorEffexor
Hey Jessica! Way to get going on the check ins. Hope to see you more and that those symptoms subside!
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