Hi, I'm Charlie

September 27, 2026··

Hi. I’m Charlee. Wanting to taper slowly off my medications because I’m sick of the side effects. Currently stable

Effexor | Seroquel | other | without clinician

4 Replies

Gigi.08095d ago

NavigatorZoloft · active

Hi @Charlie, welcome! It is so good to hear that you've found some stability. Giving yourself time is incredibly counterintuitive in our day and age, but I think it's the way to go if you want to avoid the worst side effects. Savour that stability; it really is the best feeling after a rocky ride. I hope you find a slower, safer path forward from here!

Withdrawal is not a preview of who you are without the drug.
Zoloft — 10 years, 50 mg — currently 22.5 mg — holding

⭐

Catina5d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Charlie, welcome to Taper Community! I'm glad to hear you're currently stable. When dealing with multiple drugs, it's best to taper just one at a time. It's much easier this way. Have a look around the site; there's lot of helpful information. We look forward to having you here and supporting you as your taper off your drugs! Catina 💜

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.

Azul5d ago

NavigatorKlonopin · active

Hi Charlie! Glad to hear you prioritize being stable then speed. The success tapering is not about the amount of months but about keeping functional while doing it. I myself had a hard time understanding this. Keep going while listening to your body, slow and safe.

Klonopin — 1,75mg — 6 months — actively tapering

anne noni moss4d ago

WelcomerPaxil · holding

Welcome Charlie. Glad you are here.

atypical in presentation of side effects, super sensitive to small doses and general delayed responder. never took a psych med that didn't' make me sick immediately with infections and restless legs. have never been able to tolerate being on them, but have never had support to get off so I've been bouncing back and forth. i don't like capital letters. sorry.

Paxil — 1 mg — 2 yrs — holding until Oct. 7 doc appt.
Seroquel — 50 — planning taper |
trileptal -75 planning taper
prasozin 1 mg planning taper

Join the conversation

Need a clinician who understands tapering?

Browse our map of deprescribing-informed providers worldwide.

Find a Deprescriber