Hi, I'm TGD

August 25, 2026

Hi, I've been on effexor 375 mg and Trazadone 50 mg for 25 years. I'm currently at 150 mg effexor. I have been Tapering slowly for 3 years. I needed this medication when I started going through pre menopause and menopause. I am currently holding at 150 mg effexor and I'm ready to decrease slowly again.

150mg — 28 Years — holding

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CatinaAug 25

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @TGD, welcome to Taper Community! I'm glad you're taking your taper slowly, especially since you've been on these drugs for so many years. Are you doing a Hyperbolic taper? I too am on both Effexor and Trazodone. I've been tapering for a long time now myself. We look forward to supporting you as your taper off your drug. Reach out anytime! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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WolfAug 25

Community AnchorProzac · researching

Hi. I don't know your meds, but will be happy to help if a chance to do so comes up.

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
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BasedStaffAug 26

Community AnchorEffexor

25 years is a long road, and getting from 375 down to 150 over three years is great progress. Worth logging check-ins under My Taper as you go, you'll see the pattern clearly after a few weeks.

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