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Tapering: Paxil

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1st Paxil Update - Feeling terrible

May 8, 2026··
Feeling terribleBeen having bouts of headache and irritability.

Soulaimane’s taper progress

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Catina
Catina4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
HI @Soulaimane, I'm sorry you're having headaches and irritability. Have you tried using either heat or ice for your headaches? I personally find using a heating pad really helps. And I can relate to feeling irritable. It's hard when everything and everyone seems to grate on your nerves! When you get a chance, can you add a Signature to your profile? Click on Settings, which is on the left side of the screen under your profile picture. Then scroll down to where it says Add A Drug Signature. Please add the name of your drug and what dose you're on. It will need to be updated once your dose amount changes. When did you make a dose reduction? And by how much did you reduce? Are you working with a knowledgable provider? Rest assured that what you're experiencing is only temporary.

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.

Based
BasedStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hey Soulaimane! Thanks for getting started on the checkins! Hope to see more from you soon and that the symptoms subside asap. If theres anything specific we can help you with please let us know

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