I’m suffering from the jitters and headaches.

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August 24, 2026

What are some of the remedies people have used to get rid of the jitters and headaches when decreasing from benzodiazepines?

Effexor — 37.5 — 35 years — actively tapering | Xanax — .5 mg — 35 years — actively tapering | with clinician

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CatinaAug 24

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Debbie, I'm sorry you're experiencing these things. I thought you were only tapering Effexor. Are you tapering your benzo too? When was your last reduction - which drug and by how much? Here is some helpful information: https://taper.community/thread/ad155cd9-c4ed-4ea4-8d3b-a0ec12299314 https://taper.community/thread/1addcf07-ac37-4443-8d0d-33685f5747f3 For me personally, I've found heat to be helpful for any headaches I've gotten. I use a heating pad. Some people find that ice works better. There are even migraine headache caps that you can wear where you can put ice packs in them.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 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.

DebbieAug 25

WelcomerEffexor · active

Thank you.😊

Effexor — 37.5 — 35 years — actively tapering | Xanax — .5 mg — 35 years — actively tapering | with clinician

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CatinaAug 25

Community AnchorEffexor

"Thank you.😊" — @Debbie

You're welcome Debbie. Keep us updated with how you're feeling. 💝

DebbieSep 5

WelcomerEffexor · active

I’m doing great now that I started taking GABA from the company PureEncapsulations. Thank you and hope you’re doing well.

Effexor — 37.5 — 35 years — actively tapering | Xanax — .5 mg — 35 years — actively tapering | with clinician

DebbieSep 5

WelcomerEffexor · active

I tapered my Effexor in May and I’m staying at 37.5 while I taper off the Xanax. I currently take .375mg’s (on my own) Effexor but I plan on asking my doctor to call a compounding pharmacist when I’m ready for the next taper the Xanax in a few months.

Effexor — 37.5 — 35 years — actively tapering | Xanax — .5 mg — 35 years — actively tapering | with clinician

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CatinaSep 6

Community AnchorEffexor

"I’m doing great now that I started taking GABA from the company PureEncapsulations. Thank you and hope you’re doing well." — @Debbie

I'm glad you're doing better. Just keep an eye on how you do with the GABA.

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