Hi, I'm Mmar

August 14, 2026··

. I had been on Pristiq for 8 years and Effexor for two years prior to that, on buspar for 5 years and Wellbutrin for 2. This year I’ve gone off of first buspar then Wellbutrin and finally Pristiq for the past month Currently holding on 20 mg of Prozac to ease serotonin withdrawal.

Pristiq — 0mg — 8 years — holding

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CatinaAug 14

Community AnchorEffexor

Welcome to Taper Community @Mmar! How are you doing at the moment? Holding is a very important part of this process, so once you're stable enough you can do a slow Hyperbolic taper off the Prozac. Glad to have you here. Have a look around the site and let us know if you have any questions. 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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