Hi, I'm Alex

Hi @Alex, welcome to Taper Community! I'm tapering Effexor too, and we have many members tapering this drug. You're in good company! We recommend Hyperbolic tapering here at Taper Community - monthly reductions of no more than 10% of the previous month's dose. The reductions will therefore get smaller and smaller as time goes on. The greatest changes in receptor occupancy happen at very low doses, so tapering this way is safer and easier on the brain. The key is to listen to your body over adhering to a strict timeline. Some members need to taper by 5% or 2.5%. Everyone is different. If you go to the Tapering Protocols, Symptoms & Self-Care, and I Need Support sections of the forum and click on the Guides tab, you'll find lots of helpful advice and tips. We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey! Catina 💜 https://taper.community/drugs/effexor https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-taper-off-effexor-xr

Hello Alex, Also a long time user. I just started my taper from 75 mg. As you can see I just got under the 70 mg mark today (after 1 month), removing beads every week. Will be interested in what kind of taper you will be doing. Let's keep in touch. best!