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First dose reduction
July 30, 2026··
I made my first dose reduction on Cymbalta (20mg → 10mg). The taper is underway.
Cymbalta — 16 mg — 4 weeks — actively tapering | BuSpar — 2.5 mg — 4 weeks — actively tapering | with clinician
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Catina1mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Jamie, I'm glad you're on your way! You did a 50% reduction, which is quite a big drop. Definitely listen to your body as the days and weeks go on. Wishing you the best!
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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