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Hi, I'm KateMic
August 30, 2026Ā·Ā·
Extreme dry mouth and dry eyes caused by an autoimmune disease, but possibly aggravated by adhd med as the dryness is a side effect.
Intuniv ā 4 mg ā 1 year ā researching taper | without clinician
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Community AnchorEffexor
Welcome KateMic. That's a rough combo, having an autoimmune condition on top of a med that can make dryness worse. How long have you been dealing with the dry mouth and eyes?
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Catina19d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @KateMic, welcome to Taper Community!
Sorry you're dealing with those issues. If you're looking to taper your Intuniv, we can help you do that. You can read about Hyperbolic tapering in the Resources section in the left sidebar of the site.
We look forward to having you here and supporting you with your taper!
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Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg
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