Hi, I'm GreenTide

November 9, 2026

Just starting to taper from 100mg. I’m switching to a different medication.

Topamax — 100 — 8 years — actively tapering

3 Replies

HopeNeverFails3d ago

LighthouseZyprexa · active

Hi Green tide, welcome to the TC! 🙂 Here's an article that will be of interest to you: https://taper.community/resources/blog/topiramate-topamax-withdrawal-guide Best wishes on your taper!

Zyprexa started at 2.5mg in late April26 — 0.60mg at Nov 2026— actively tapering
Doxepin (Silenor / Sinequan) — started at 2mg in June26 - 0mg at Nov 2026— completed tapering

Peggy Wallace3d ago

Trusted VoiceCymbalta · holding

Hi Greentide:. Welcome to our community!. Look around here and you will find lots of help and comfort.

In my life, have been on Prozac, Wellbutrin, Amytriptiline, Ambien, Seroquel, Zoloft, pamelor, Nortriptiline, Clonazepam, Suboxone (for insomnia), Effexor, Valium, Trazadone, Zanax, and Gabapentin. These, I remember.
Currently on,Duloxetine 60 mg — 2 yr — holding | without clinician

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Catina3d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @GreenTide, welcome! Which drug are you trying to switch to?

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 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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