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Community AnchorEffexor

Wishing you the best. Are you sure you want to do such a large reduction? I hope things go smoothly for you.

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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Catina1mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

https://taper.community/resources/blog/zolpidem-ambien-withdrawal-guide

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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RoyalAirForce1mo ago

NavigatorAmbien · planning

I am going slowly and my psychiatrist prescribed Doxepen to help with the taper although I am not seeing much improvement of my sleep with the Doxepen. Ambien does not work as well as it used to for me altho it still works on some nights that I take it. I really want to get off of it but will take it slow.

5 mg — 2 years — planning taper

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Catina1mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Thanks for the update. I looked at those two medications at Drugs.com to see if there were any interactions between them. It's always good to be aware.

I'm glad you're taking things slowly. Keep us updated on how things go. Are you working on any non-drugs ways to help you to improve your sleep hygiene?

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.

R

RoyalAirForce1mo ago

NavigatorAmbien · planning

I am getting regular exercise and trying to utilize the CBT-1 program but it has been difficult. I find it hard to get out of bed when I wake in the night and do something else until I are tired-seems counterproductive but I know that is what is recommended.

5 mg — 2 years — planning taper

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Catina1mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

You're doing the best you can. Have you tried getting 10-30 min. of sun exposure within 30 hours of waking? It's supposed to set your Circadian Rhythm. Also, I read that keeping your bedroom temperature set at 65 degrees is best for sleeping. Evidently, heat suppresses melatonin. Keep us updated on how things are going.

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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