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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

73rd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

June 14, 2026··
Better day today, but pretty tired. Going to sleep soon and quite hopeful tomorrow will be good again. Brain and thoughts working better.

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
Wishing you all the best Steve. I'm glad you've had some improvement!

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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