Hi, I'm LindaGB

August 31, 2026··

Morning! I'm working with my GP to come off Desvenlafaxine after 3 years. I have LC and wanting to reduce the #of meds I'm on + improve my deep sleep.

Pristiq — 100mg — 3 years — planning taper

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Catina18d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @LindaGB, welcome to Taper Community! Is your provider supportive of a safe Hyperbolic taper? If you need help in discussing it with them, we have information that will help with that; just let us know! If you're not familiar with Hyperbolic tapering, you can read about it in the Resources section on the left sidebar of the site. Have a look around the site, there's lots of helpful information. We look forward to supporting you with your taper in hopes that your sleep will improve! 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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