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1st Luvox Update - Feeling Bad — TaperCommunity

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Jessica A

Tapering: Luvox

researching

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New Mexico

1st Luvox Update - Feeling Bad

May 8, 2026··

Posted in:Luvox (Fluvoxamine)Introductions and Updates Support

taper update

Feeling very bad. Been having bouts of nausea, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, tinnitus, visual disturbances, though I haven’t had the one-eyed double vision today (praise God!). Bouts of shaking, dry mouth, so very thirsty all the time. Dry eyes. Zapping awake instead of being able to sleep

Luvox — 100mg — 4 yrs — actively tapering | without clinician

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice12d ago

I'm so sorry Jessica! If you look at the Symptoms and Self-Care section there is some helpful information about all these symptoms and how to cope. What you're describing are very common withdrawal symptoms. I understand your doctor wants to rule out other things, but if those tests come back normal then they're most likely withdrawal-related. Please keep us updated, okay? I hope things improve soon! ❤️

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 Anchor12d ago

Hey Jessica! Way to get going on the check ins. Hope to see you more and that those symptoms subside!

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