Hi, I'm AMoore

August 13, 2026

Hi I am here to taper off insomnia meds, 10 yrs

Lunesta — 3mg — 10 — researching taper

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guava378Aug 13

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Hi, welcome to the Taper Community and good luck with your taper!

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
17-May-2026 (15mg -> 10mg)
11-July-2026 (10mg-> 7.5mg
17-Aug-2026 (7.5mg -> 5mg)
28-Sep-2026 (5mg -> 3.6mg)
11 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 11 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 14 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 9 months - holding

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BasedStaffAug 13

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey! Zopiclone is quite the medication. with 10 years on it i trust its bothering you. Keep us updated with how its going, and dont hesitate to ask questions or share your experience

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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CatinaAug 13

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @AMoore, welcome! Congrats on your decision to taper your insomnia drug. We fully support you and will be here every step of the way. You can learn about Hyperbolic tapering here: https://taper.community/education I'm sure you'll be dealing with some rebound insomnia, so here are some tips to help you during your taper: https://taper.community/thread/fad854f7-f9a4-421d-b60f-bf11aa13a251 https://taper.community/thread/3c6f1a16-3d21-4077-9ed5-8267209ffca3 https://taper.community/thread/31d4a5cb-737e-4eec-8449-1894a8a9747c https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-sleep-during-benzo-withdrawal We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 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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