Hi, I'm Benny

August 11, 2026

want to taper off meds but safely.

3 Replies

guava378Aug 11

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Hi Benny, welcome to the Taper Community! Which meds are you currently taking?

- 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)
10 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 10 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 13 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 8 months - holding

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CatinaAug 11

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Benny, welcome! We'd love to hear more about your history so we can help you best. It sounds like you're coming here for information, so please have a look around the site and let us know if you have any questions. We'll be happy to help! Catina 💜

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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BasedStaffAug 11

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi benny, welcome, youve come to the right place

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