Hi, I'm Gma2Four

June 8, 2026

I just recently completed a relatively fast cross taper from Paroxetine to Valizodone. I was on 20 mg Paroxetine for 5 years before going up to 30 mg two years ago, so was on it a total of 7 years. After experiencing “poop out” earlier this years, I began the cross taper to Vilazodone. I am having severe symptoms. Seeking support, encouragement and advise.

Paxil — 2.5 mg — 7 years — completed taper | Viibryd — 30 mg — 1 month — holding

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BasedStaffJun 9

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey @Gma2Four ! Thanks for joining us. Did you symptoms start during the cross taper? And how did the cross taper look in practice? Looking forward to supporting you. Please go to the tab on the side called My Taper where you can fill out regular check ins to show us how youre doing.

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CatinaJun 9

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Gma2Four, and welcome! I'm sorry you find yourself in such a tough spot. What symptoms were you experiencing during "poop out?" How did you perform your cross-taper and for how long? Paroxetine is a drug that can cause significant withdrawal symptoms, so you could very well be experiencing this even with switching over to a new drug. What symptoms are you dealing with now? Glad to have you here, and I hope that things improve for you soon. Hang in there. Catina ❤️

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
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Synthroid - 25 mcg

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