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Tapering: Abilify

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Hi, I'm ClaudiusMarkoro

July 27, 2026ยทยท
I'm a 21 year old guy who is in a pretty rough spot in life right now, made even worse by my medication. I've been on it for 1 month so far, and started tapering recently. I came here looking for guidance and support.

Abilify โ€” 5mg โ€” 1 month โ€” actively tapering | without clinician

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guava3781mo ago
Community AnchorAbilify ยท active
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)
9 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 1 year - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 7 months - holding

Catina
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Catina1mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Welcome @ClaudiusMarkoro! I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're having in your life and with Abilify. I hope you're able to find ways to cope as best as you can and that things improve for you soon. Here are some helpful links for you: https://taper.community/drugs/abilify https://taper.community/resources/blog/aripiprazole-abilify-withdrawal-guide We look forward to having you here and supporting you through your taper and with whatever difficulties you're having. Hang in there! Catina ๐Ÿ’•

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

โ€œYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.โ€

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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