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73rd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay — TaperCommunity

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SteveStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

73rd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

June 14, 2026··

taper update

Better day today, but pretty tired. Going to sleep soon and quite hopeful tomorrow will be good again. Brain and thoughts working better.

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

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice9d ago

Wishing you all the best Steve. I'm glad you've had some improvement!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.24 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

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