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Tapering: Effexor

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52nd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

April 26, 2026··
taper update
For the most part, I slept well last night. My head pain level is about a 2-3/10 today. I'm still feeling a bit dizzy. All in all I'm doing better, so I'll take any relief I can get. I have to spend some time today counting and preparing my bead doses for the coming week. It's a shame we have to become our own pharmacist. I don't want to switch to liquid because Venlafaxine (Effexor) extended-release can't be made into liquid. If I switch to liquid (immediate-release) I'd have to take it twice a day, and I don't want to increase the chances of missing a dose of this horrible drug. Bead counting - although tedious - is the best way for me. As Jules says, "One bead at a time!" That's a fitting mantra for me.

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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.

2 Replies

Steve
SteveStaff3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor · active
You name it, the problem with 2-times dosing of liquid Venlafaxine is also an issue with me. I‘m glad it‘s getting better for you and you have soon made this taper session. All the best!

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

Catina
CatinaStaff3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"You name it, the problem with 2-times dosing of liquid Venlafaxine is also an issue with me. I‘m glad it‘s getting better for you and you have soon made this taper session. All the best!" — @Steve
Thanks Steve. Yeah, I don't want to take this drug anymore than I have to!

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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