Hi, I'm WesternLake

November 9, 2026

Pristiq 50mg and it is the lowest available in Australia how do I taper since can’t cut tablet in half since it’s a long release

Pristiq — 50 — Over 5 years — researching taper

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HopeNeverFails3d ago

LighthouseZyprexa · active

Hi WesternLake, welcome to the TC! 🙂 Try looking through this discussion: https://taper.community/resources/blog/can-you-cut-pristiq-in-half Best wishes!

Zyprexa started at 2.5mg in late April26 — 0.60mg at Nov 2026— actively tapering
Doxepin (Silenor / Sinequan) — started at 2mg in June26 - 0mg at Nov 2026— completed tapering

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Catina3d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Welcome @WesternLake! Nice to have you with us. Let us know if you have any other questions and our wonderful members will be happy to help. If you go to the Tapering Protocols, Symptoms & Self-Care, and I Need Support sections of the forum and click on the Guides tab, you'll find lots of helpful advice and tips. The Resources section also has lots of helpful information. Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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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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