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Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @moath, and welcome to Taper Community! You've come to the right place to learn about how to safely taper off both of your drugs. Have you spoken to your doctor yet about this, or are you looking for a qualified deprescribing provider? When dealing with multiple drugs, it's best to taper only one at a time. Some people prefer to taper whichever one is most activating first and leaving what helps them with sleep last. It's up to you how you choose to do it, especially if one is causing you more problems. There is lots of helpful information on the site, so have a look around and let us know if you have any questions! Catina 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 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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BasedStaffMay 31

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey Moath! Check out the learn section if you want more info. If you jeed help finding a deprescriber let me know and well try to connect you. Please keep us up to date with checkins in My Taper.

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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WolfMay 31

Community AnchorProzac · researching

Hello @moath 3 months is enough to create some dependency, but the dependency may be small enough to let you taper easier.

Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 8 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 8 months — holding | with clinician
"If life is painful, start a rebellion and make it good."

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WolfMay 31

Community AnchorProzac · researching

Also keep in mind whatever symptoms the meds are covering up that you started to take those for, such as insomnia, have a chance of returning.

Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 8 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 8 months — holding | with clinician
"If life is painful, start a rebellion and make it good."

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moathJun 1

Welcomer

"spoken" — @Catina

Hello Catina , thank you for your message , Yes I am looking for deprescibing provider , can you support

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moathJun 1

Welcomer

"Moath" — @Based Psychiatrist

Hello , thank you for message , yes I am looking for support for tapering ,

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moathJun 1

Welcomer

@wolf thank you , yes you are correct , i am starting using melatonen with Remeron to sleep ,

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CatinaJun 1

Community AnchorEffexor

"I am looking for deprescibing provider" — @moath

Where do you live? Have you checked here first? https://taper.community/deprescribers

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 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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moathJun 1

Welcomer

"moath" — @Catina

Living in Saudi Arabia , I checked , but can’t find closed to me ,

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CatinaJun 1

Community AnchorEffexor

"Living in Saudi Arabia , I checked , but can’t find closed to me ," — @moath

Okay, I see. If you need help approaching the subject with your own doctor, please let me know. We have some information that helps with that.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 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.

M

moathJun 1

Welcomer

Thanks , what information you have to help me , really i need support ASAP , I am tired from this medicine and effect to my life , Thanks

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CatinaJun 1

Community AnchorEffexor

Here are some tips for approaching the subject with your doctor: https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-tapering https://taper.community/thread/dbb2cdbb-bb3d-4bb9-93ab-b33de4a3fd0b

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 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.

Hi, I'm moath

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