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3rd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay
August 16, 2026··
taper update
Better day but headaches and muscle tension
UKJohn’s taper progress
Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)
Effexor — 37.5mg xr — 2 years 6 months — actively tapering | without clinician
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Community AnchorEffexor
I'm glad your day was a bit better John! 🩷
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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Community AnchorEffexor
Cheers to feeling well :)
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