Hi, I'm Debbie

June 13, 2026··

I’ve been on Effexor and Xanax for 35 years. I’ve finally gotten myself to the lower dosages, but now I’m going to need help to completely get off them. I came to this community to gain knowledge so when I go to my physician, I can make sure he’s deprescribing accurately.

Effexor — 37.5 — 35 years — actively tapering | Xanax — .5 mg — 35 years — actively tapering | with clinician

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Catina3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Debbie...welcome! Glad to have you here. When dealing with multiple drugs, it's best to taper only one at a time. Also, here is some information to help you discuss the subject with your doctor. I hope it helps! Let us know if you have any questions. https://taper.community/thread/dbb2cdbb-bb3d-4bb9-93ab-b33de4a3fd0b https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-tapering https://taper.community/resources/blog/collaborative-tapering-with-prescriber 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.

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BasedStaff3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey Debbie! Way to go on all the success. Theres an education module you can access under Learn in the side bar

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