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Catina
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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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23rd Effexor Update - Feeling Good

March 23, 2026Β·Β·
taper update
I'm feeling pretty good today so far. The anxiety has gotten much better after lowering the dose of the Levothyroxine. My heart pounding during the night has gotten better too. To have some relief after suffering for so long feels good. Thinking of everyone today, and I hope you all are doing okay! -Catina πŸ₯°

Catina’s taper progress

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Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

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.

4 Replies

Steve
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SteveStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor Β· active
Great news Catina! Enjoy this wonderful day.

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

currently Effexor β€” 33mg β€” 13 years (from 300mg) β€” actively tapering | with clinician

Catina
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CatinaStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Great news Catina! Enjoy this wonderful day." β€” @Steve
Thanks for your kind words Steve. You do the same! 😍

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.

Based Psychiatrist
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Based PsychiatristStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"The anxiety has gotten much better after lowering the dose of the Levothyroxine." β€” @Catina
Good proof that somatic/systemic effects afffect our psyche too!

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Catina
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CatinaStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Good proof that somatic/systemic effects afffect our psyche too!" β€” @Based Psychiatrist
It really is. I was thinking all the anxiety was solely due to the Ven taper, but lo and behold the Levo was really messing me up! It shows we have to factor in everything we're taking and how it could affect us. I'm so grateful to my close friend for suggesting the dose could be too high.

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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