Hi, I'm Chrisy

September 20, 2026

I support my son who has been taking olanzapine for 3 years, he wants to stop taking it

10 — 3 years — supporting others

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AniSep 20

LighthouseZoloft · active

Welcome, glad you found this community! Great to hear that your son has your help & support

Zoloft — current 2.8 mg — 6 years — actively tapering - tapered from 50 mg

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CatinaSep 20

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Chrisy, welcome! Your son is fortunate to have you in his corner for support. Here are some helpful links for you both: https://taper.community/resources/blog/olanzapine-zyprexa-tapering-guide https://taper.community/thread/d41182b4-060b-4c2e-a1e8-da9e6777d7e5 https://taper.community/thread/ecea5d5c-ab7a-43f4-80b2-994bbee9fbf8 Please let us know how your son progresses with his taper and if there is anything else we can help with! 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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