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Tapering: Effexor

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7th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay - Mar 7

March 7, 2026··
taper update
Still having some anxiety. I had a lot of heart pounding during the night last night. I will add more salt to my diet to see if this helps. About two hours after taking my Levothyroxine and Venlafaxine this morning, I experienced some CNS activation.

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Mood (/10)

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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Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff5mo ago
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Way to go!

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