Hi, I'm Daisy

September 19, 2026··

I was on 150mg Quetiapine for 18 months. As an adjuctive with Venlafaxine 225. It has been 9 weeks since the tapering from Quetiapine ended. I feel awful. Aches,pains, no appetite, acidic stomach. Headaches and exhaustian. Is this normal? If it is how much longer will it go on?

Seroquel — 0 — 18 months — completed taper

2 Replies

Ani2h ago

WelcomerZoloft · active

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am sorry to hear you feel awful right now. Could you share some more information about your taper? How long was your taper? And did you feel bad during the taper, imidiately after stopping or later? Hope it gets a bit easier soon!

Zoloft — 2.8 mg — 6 years — actively tapering

⭐

Catina1h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Daisy, welcome! Sorry to hear about your withdrawal symptoms. Yes, unfortunately, what you're describing is normal. You have the option of reinstating a tiny amount, but it's best when done sooner rather than later. I'll let you read through the information to see if it's something you want to consider: https://taper.community/thread/affd8e83-2361-4973-8f07-76d16744448a https://taper.community/resources/blog/reinstating-after-failed-cold-turkey Let us know your thoughts. 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.

Join the conversation

Need a clinician who understands tapering?

Browse our map of deprescribing-informed providers worldwide.

Find a Deprescriber