First dose reduction

May 14, 2026

I made my dose reduction on my medication (1mg- 0.5mg). The taper is underway.

Risperdone — 2 months — holding | with clinician

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CatinaMay 14

Community AnchorEffexor

"I made my dose reduction on my medication (1mg- 0.5mg). The taper is underway." — @Limonzest

Great to hear! Wishing you all the best, and we look forward to seeing your check-ins and progress. You've got this!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 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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SteveStaffMay 14

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Great 👍 so you do the hyperbolic tapering? Rooting for your success, keep us updated!

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

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