Hi I’m Sim

March 21, 2026··

Posted in:Introductions and Updates Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine)

This is my 4th attempt to taper from 15 years of Desven. Hyperbolically and super slow this time. 18 months of tapering since June 2024

Pristiq 15yrs 2011-2025
3 previous rapid tapers with gp advice2018, 2020, 2021. 4th taper from 50mg hyperbolic — 22mg actively tapering | with clinician

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BasedStaffMar 21

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey Sim, thanks for joining us and welcome! What is one tip you would share with the community other than “go slow”. And please check out the taper tracking/sharing function! Here to help you however you may need.

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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SteveStaffMar 21

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Hello Sim, great having you in this community! I feel you with those many attempts to taper, at some point you can only go slow to not risk setbacks. Wishing you lots of success and stay strong 💪

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

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CatinaMar 21

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Simplify, and welcome to Taper Community! Many people find that once they begin tapering super slow and hyperbolically, then they can successfully get off their drug. I know it will happen for you too! Looking forward to supporting you on your healing journey..... 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.

JulesStaffMar 21

Community Anchor

Welcome 🤗 15 years of being on a drug is a long time. This being your fourth attempt shows your perseverance in your pursuit to get off the drug. In Spanish, they say poco a poco (little by little). You’ve got this! Let us know how we can support you.

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