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Tapering: Abilify

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The Weight of Survival

July 13, 2026··

- Risperidone 1mg - 2months
- Prozac - 9 days (adverse reaction)
- Abilify - 7.5mg - 8 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 8 months - holding
- Propranolol - 20mg - 11 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 6 months - holding
- Lexapro - 5mg - 1 month (stopped due to chronic weakness)

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Based PsychiatristStaff15d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Beautiful

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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CatinaStaff15d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

So true! I've been there quite a few times myself.

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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