TaperCommunity Forums — Medication Tapering Peer Support

Connect with others who understand your tapering journey. Browse forums by topic or find your medication-specific community. Drug-specific forums for SSRIs, SNRIs, benzodiazepines, TCAs, antipsychotics, and more.

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• Introductions — Welcome! Tell us about yourself and your tapering journey.
• Philosophy — Life philosophy, identity, and purpose during and after withdrawal.
• I'm Crushing It — Recovery wins, taper milestones, and positive updates.
• Positivity — Inspiring quotes, uplifting photos, gratitude, and anything that brings you joy.
• I Need Support — Emotional support for tough moments during tapering and withdrawal.
• Tapering Protocols — Dose reduction strategies, taper rates, schedules, dose calculations, holds, and hyperbolic tapering.
• Symptoms & Self-Care — Withdrawal symptoms, coping strategies, sleep, anxiety, supplements, and wellbeing during your taper.
• Research & News — Scientific papers, news articles, advocacy, and media about psychiatric drug withdrawal.
• Feature Requests & Bug Fixes — Suggest new features, report bugs, and help us improve TaperCommunity.
• Community Rules & Guidelines — Community rules, staff introductions, and how TaperCommunity works.
• Staff – Who We Are — Meet the team behind TaperCommunity.
• Miscellaneous — Anything that doesn't fit the other forums — general chat and posts without a category.

Drug-Specific Forums

• Lexapro (escitalopram) — SSRI
• Zoloft (sertraline) — SSRI
• Paxil (paroxetine) — SSRI
• Prozac (fluoxetine) — SSRI
• Celexa (citalopram) — SSRI
• Trintellix (vortioxetine) — SSRI
• Luvox (fluvoxamine) — SSRI
• Viibryd (vilazodone) — SSRI
• Effexor (venlafaxine) — SNRI
• Cymbalta (duloxetine) — SNRI
• Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) — SNRI
• Strattera (atomoxetine) — NRI
• Savella (milnacipran) — SNRI
• Fetzima (levomilnacipran) — SNRI
• Amitriptyline (amitriptyline) — TCA
• Clomipramine (clomipramine) — TCA
• Nortriptyline (nortriptyline) — TCA
• Mirtazapine (mirtazapine) — NaSSA
• Wellbutrin (bupropion) — NDRI
• Seroquel (quetiapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
• Risperdal (risperidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
• Abilify (aripiprazole) — Atypical Antipsychotic
• Zyprexa (olanzapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
• Klonopin (clonazepam) — Benzodiazepine
• Ativan (lorazepam) — Benzodiazepine
• Xanax (alprazolam) — Benzodiazepine
• Valium (diazepam) — Benzodiazepine
• Gabapentin (gabapentin) — Gabapentinoid
• Lyrica (pregabalin) — Gabapentinoid
• Trazodone (trazodone) — Other
• Lamictal (lamotrigine) — Other
• Qelbree (viloxazine) — NRI
• Provigil (modafinil) — Eugeroic
• Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) — Stimulant
• BuSpar (buspirone) — Other
• Tofranil (imipramine) — TCA
• Silenor / Sinequan (doxepin) — TCA
• Norpramin (desipramine) — TCA
• Nardil (phenelzine) — MAOI
• Parnate (tranylcypromine) — MAOI
• EMSAM (transdermal) (selegiline) — MAOI
• Ambien (zolpidem) — Z-drug
• Lunesta (eszopiclone) — Z-drug
• Belsomra (suvorexant) — Other
• Lithium (carbonate / citrate) (lithium) — Mood Stabilizer
• Depakote (valproate / divalproex) — Mood Stabilizer
• Tegretol (carbamazepine) — Mood Stabilizer
• Topamax (topiramate) — Mood Stabilizer
• Latuda (lurasidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
• Geodon (ziprasidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
• Haldol (haloperidol) — Typical Antipsychotic
• Clozaril (clozapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
• Ritalin / Concerta / Focalin (methylphenidate) — Stimulant
• Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) — Stimulant
• Intuniv (guanfacine) — NRI
• Vistaril / Atarax (hydroxyzine) — Other
• Inderal (propranolol) — Other
• Vivitrol / ReVia (naltrexone) — Other
• Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) — Other