2nd Effexor Update - Feeling Bad

August 15, 2026··

Posted in:Effexor (Venlafaxine)Support

Feeling bad. Drank alcohol while already in a wave. Bad mistake.

UKJohn’s taper progress

Dose (mg)

Mood (/10)

Effexor — 37.5mg xr — 2 years 6 months — actively tapering | without clinician

3 Replies

DuloxiAug 15

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

Hi UKJohn, Don't blame yourself. Things will get better again. Sometimes we forget that our bodies can't handle these things as easily as they used to. Duloxetine seems to behave similarly in that regard. Give yourself plenty of rest and try to eat a healthy, gentle diet that's easy on your digestive system. Wishing you all the best! 🫶

Cymbalta — 15mg(12mg) — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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CatinaAug 15

Community AnchorEffexor

Sorry to hear this! Yeah, alcohol is one thing that is best to refrain from during this process. I hope your wave eases soon! https://taper.community/thread/57d0fb51-6e6e-4517-9d3d-1dd2f2e3880c

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.

UKJohnAug 16

LighthouseEffexor · active

Thanks slightly better today 🙏

Effexor — 37.5mg xr — 2 years 6 months — actively tapering | without clinician

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