Hi, I'm Cami

October 27, 2026

I am tapering off of 25mg. Had a compounding pharmacy make a liquid form and I am trying to do 1ml 4 times a day which is 20 mg per day and I’m struggling with feeling sick to my stomach, very foggy, sleepy depressed. I need support and hope that I will get thru this

Pristiq — 25mg — 5 years — actively tapering

3 Replies

Peggy WallaceOct 27

LighthouseCymbalta · holding

Hi Cami!. Im so glad that you found us. It sounds like you are taking large dose to taper.. There is a place called Taper Instructions here on this site.. I invite you to look around.

In my life, have been on Prozac, Wellbutrin, Amytriptiline, Ambien, Seroquel, Zoloft, pamelor, Nortriptiline, Clonazepam, Suboxone (for insomnia), Effexor, Valium, Trazadone, Zanax, and Gabapentin. These, I remember.
Currently on,Duloxetine 60 mg — 2 yr — holding | without clinician

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CatinaOct 27

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Cami, welcome to Taper Community! As Peggy mentioned, perhaps you're tapering too quickly and by too much. You might not want to make any more reductions until things settle down a bit. I hope you feel better soon. 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. https://taper.community/resources/blog/desvenlafaxine-pristiq-withdrawal-guide https://taper.community/resources/blog/liquid-titration-tapering-method 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.

HopeNeverFailsOct 27

LighthouseZyprexa · active

Hi Cami If your symptoms continue, you might try peppermint oil. I used it every day (3-5 drops per day) when I was at my nauseist (if that's a word) Definitely count sleepiness as a blessing (insomnia kinda sux) but try exercise, involvement and positivity to counter fatigue and depression. God wants you happy 🙂

Zyprexa started at 2.5mg in late April26 — 0.63mg at Nov 2026— actively tapering
Doxepin (Silenor / Sinequan) — started at 2mg in June26 - 0.3mg at Nov 2026— actively tapering

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