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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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54th Effexor Update - Feeling Fair

April 28, 2026··
taper update
Still feeling a little extra revved up today, but it's better than yesterday. At least the headache and dizziness are gone. Going to get in a walk today.

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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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Gaucho3mo ago
LighthouseLexapro · active
I'm glad to hear that you have improved. I was concerned for you when you were going through those 9/10 headaches.

Lexapro — actively tapering | with clinician

Catina
CatinaStaff3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"I'm glad to hear that you have improved. I was concerned for you when you were going through those 9/10 headaches." — @Gaucho
Aww thank you! I didn't even know that you were reading my updates lol. Yeah, it was absolutely BRUTAL! But thankfully I'm better now. 🙂

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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