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Catina
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Tapering: Effexor

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USA

Study Finds the Majority of Increases in Symptoms During Antidepressant Tapering are Related to Withdrawal, Not Relapse

June 1, 2026··

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.

1 Reply

Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thanks for sharing Catina! Very interesting stuff

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