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Steve
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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

64th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

May 31, 2026··
Slept okey last night. Had some events the last 2 days, attended a concert, met friends and it was good, went on a birthday. Sometimed i felt introverted but it always ended great. I don‘t really feel the taper this time, it‘s strange and i expect it to happen soon but however, maybe there are times you get spared? All in all i feel like i‘m having progress in every way except efficient sexual function. Will try focused pelvic floor excercises to see if it helps with blood flow. So far all okey. Have a nice Sunday!

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

1 Reply

Catina
Catina3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"I don‘t really feel the taper this time, it‘s strange and i expect it to happen soon but however, maybe there are times you get spared?" — @Steve
I hope so Steve!

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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