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49th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay — TaperCommunity

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SteveStaff

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49th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

May 14, 2026··

taper update

9h sleep with a mini dose cyproheptadine (antihistaminic, antiserotonergic) It’s day 3 after taper and the day was okey and i did not really feel withdrawl. A little more iritability. Now in the evening more of the typical brain inflammation feeling, a little fiery but really okey and not debilitating. Let‘s see tomorrow.

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 Voice5d ago

"9h sleep" — @Steve

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"i did not really feel withdrawl" — @Steve

I'm glad things are going pretty well.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.88 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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Based PsychiatristStaffCommunity Anchor5d ago

Hey bro” Thanks for sharing!

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