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Tapering: Effexor

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8th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay - Mar 8

March 8, 2026··
taper update
Still having anxiety issues and some CNS activation, but I was able to attend an in-person meeting this morning.

Catina’s taper progress

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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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Steve
SteveStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor · active
Great accomplishment!!

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

Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Great accomplishment!!" — @STVE
Thank you STVE....I appreciate that. ❤️

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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