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Catina

Tapering: Effexor

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88th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

September 1, 2026··
I have decided to not reduce by another bead today like I had planned. Some recent stress really churned up some unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Also, I have two upcoming stressors this month, so I will wait to reduce until after they have passed. I'm still having anxiety and feel a bit dizzy and woozy. I did sleep well for the most part last night though although I had a lot of heart pounding.

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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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Trusted VoiceTrintellix · researching
Sounds like a very sensible plan. I hope the anxiety settles down soon.

Trintellix — 15mg — 4 years, 3 months — researching taper | Risperdal — 0.35mg — 4 years, 3 months — holding | Depakine — 1000mg — 12 years — supporting others | with clinician

Catina
Catina17d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thank you!

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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