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Queens New york

Hi, I'm Felton

August 29, 2026ยทยท
I am a traveler preparing my next trip. I felt what i thought was anxiety . I ask my doctor she put me on sertraline 25mg 3 weeks ago.

25 mg โ€” 3 weeks โ€” researching taper | without clinician

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Catina
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Catina20d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @Felton, welcome! Since you've only been on it for three weeks, your situation is a bit different from long-term users. If you want to come off, I would discuss it with your doctor. I wouldn't abruptly stop it though just in case it would cause you difficulty. A cautious approach would be to make a small reduction and see how you respond first. If you do fine with that, then perhaps you can increase your reductions. It's better to be safe than sorry. It sounds like your original anxiety was simply related to your upcoming trip, which could have been handled without the use of a dependence-forming drug. We have lots of information here about how to deal with anxiety. If you haven't made your trip yet, you might want avoid making a reduction right now or even during your trip since travel brings on extra stress and you don't know how you would react to a dose cut. Let us know your thoughts, we'll be happy to help in any way we can! Catina ๐Ÿ’œ

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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Felton20d ago
Welcomer
When i get back from my trips over two months. How then should I taper

25 mg โ€” 3 weeks โ€” researching taper | without clinician

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Felton19d ago
Welcomer
I get back from my trip October 24th

25 mg โ€” 3 weeks โ€” researching taper | without clinician

Catina
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Catina19d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Felton, I hope you enjoy your trip! When you get back, I would start with a 10% reduction in your dose and see how you feel. For further advice on how to taper, please look at the Tapering Protocols section of the forum: https://taper.community/forums/tapering Safe travels, and we're here anytime you need to reach out or have further questions!

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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