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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

22nd Effexor Update - Feeling Fair

March 23, 2026··
Was a good day. Feeling tired pretty early, hope to sleep long. Good night you all.

Steve’s taper progress

Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

3 Replies

Catina
Catina5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
That was short 'n sweet Steve, but we're glad to hear from you. Nighty night! 😴

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.

Jules
JulesStaff5mo ago
Community Anchor
Love a long sleep 💤 sleep well.
Based
BasedStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
All the best STVE! Speak to you soon

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