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Sรฃo Paulo Brazil

Hi, I'm Tiago

May 1, 2026ยทยท
Medical doctor learning to help through deprescribing

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Catina
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Catina4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @Tiago, and welcome to Taper Community. It's always appreciated when doctors take the time to listen and learn. It requires honesty and humility. Your patients are fortunate to have you. Thanks for being here! Please have a look around at the site. Based Psychiatrist has done a fine job with all the free education that is provided. Let us know if you have any specific questions, and we'll be happy to help! Catina ๐Ÿ’œ

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

โ€œYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.โ€

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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Roy E4mo ago
LighthousePristiq ยท active
Hi @Tiago , welcome, we definitely need more doctors who focus on assisting with safe deprescribing :)

Pristiq โ€” 30mg โ€” 17 Years โ€” holding | Seroquel โ€” 400mg โ€” 17 Years โ€” holding | Valium โ€” 2mg once or twice a week โ€” 10 years โ€” supporting others | other โ€” Modafinil 200mg โ€” 3 Months โ€” supporting others | with clinician

Based
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BasedStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Thiago! My partner will reach out to you with some info for doctors! We got you covered! Thanks for joining us, we need more people in South America!

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