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Catina
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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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USA

20th Effexor Update - Feeling Good

March 20, 2026Β·Β·
taper update
I'm feeling fairly well today so far. Minimal anxiety. Not much else to report. I'm looking forward to when I can start tapering the Venlafaxine again. I want to be free of this drug more than anything! Sending healing vibes to everyone today..... πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’

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

β€œYour 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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Based Psychiatrist
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Based PsychiatristStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"I'm looking forward to when I can start tapering the Venlafaxine again." β€” @Catina
Same! Were going to celebrate the cut!

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Catina
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CatinaStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Were going to celebrate the cut!" β€” @Based Psychiatrist
After what happened last time, I'm afraid to reduce by any more than one bead. But that one bead will definitely be a cause for celebration! πŸŽ‰ 😍

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

β€œYour 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.

Jules
JulesStaff4mo ago
Community Anchor
"But that one bead will definitely be a cause for celebration!" β€” @Catina
Yup, one bead at a time βšͺ️

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