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Taking Benadryl has helped
September 13, 2026··
Taking Benadryl has helped a lot with the itching. Glory to God for helping me through this journey.
Effexor — 70mg 150mg — 3-4 years — actively tapering | other — 10mg |
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Catina5d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
I'm glad you've found something that helps the itching. Just be alert to any changes in how you feel since diphenhydramine can sometimes cause people issues for people (especially in withdrawal) such as activation or insomnia.
Have you tried limiting high-histamine foods to see if that makes a difference as well?
Keep us posted on how you're doing!
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.
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