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Steve
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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

78th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

June 22, 2026··
Sure this was a short but heavy wave, it‘s frightening that it can be so harsh, as if every brain cell fights against each other. Interestingly it slowly pulls itself over me until i‘m deep underwater. But it was short, i think thats a good sign. Would really like to understand what happens there. I‘m good again, a little angry first but was at the lake with friends and had a good time, excercised and practiced sax. Phew. I wish you all a good night and a better day!

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
Catina2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Steve....yes, your wave was very short - which is a good thing, even though it was intense. Yeah, you do wonder exactly what is happening in your body to produce those symptoms. I'm really glad you had a better day today and enjoyed your friends and some other things! Tomorrow is a new day! Catina 🩷

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.”

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