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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

60th Effexor Update - Feeling Fair

May 25, 2026··
Slept very well again. Practiced a lot of saxophone. Met old friends again in the park. It was nice until they started philosophic/political topics with a harsh touch of marx, felt isolating. However it was mostly kind and nice and it was good to get out. My mood was good and stable today. One of them has been on benzos and was told to taper of with antidepressants (citalopram for the day and mirtazapin for the night). As far as i understood, he needed someone to talk to and take pressure out of the situatuon but got these meds. He‘s already tapering slowly and seems to be succesfull, told him to be careful at the end or call me when it‘s tough. I‘m glad we met again! Next taper will be on thursday, while it might get a bit tight with a sudden gig in the week after next, but i want to try. Have a nice evening y‘all.

Steve’s taper progress

Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

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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Catina
Catina3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"One of them has been on benzos and was told to taper of with antidepressants (citalopram for the day and mirtazapin for the night). As far as i understood, he needed someone to talk to and take pressure out of the situatuon but got these meds. He‘s already tapering slowly and ..." — @Steve
I'm glad he has you to turn to for information and encouragement!

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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