27th Paxil Update - Feeling Poor

August 13, 2026··

Feeling poor. Been having bouts of dizziness, fatigue, and muscle aches. Also a very scratchy throat for 2 days now, I don't feel sick otherwise.

PoppyAbby’s taper progress

Dose (mg)

Mood (/10)

Paxil — 2.5mg — 7 months — actively tapering
Paxil- 0.00mg-08/14/26

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CatinaAug 13

Community AnchorEffexor

Sorry to hear this PoppyAbby! I hope you can get some extra rest and that things improve for you 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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BasedStaffAug 13

Community AnchorEffexor

Send you the best! Hopefully it passes soon.

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