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DiscussionWelcome to TaperCommunity — Coming from SurvivingAntidepressants? Start here:
On February 1st, 2026, SurvivingAntidepressants.org went read-only after 15 years. If you're landing here from SA — welcome. You're not starting over....
Check-in1st Zoloft Update - Feeling Bad
Feeling bad. Been having bouts of brain zaps, dizziness, irritability, anxiety, crying spells, fatigue, muscle aches, and rage. I did a fast taper un...
IntroductionHi, I'm Vieva714
Looking for support during my journey tapering off sertraline
IntroductionHi, I'm mothra
How nice to find this website! I'm a 33 year old woman who was put on 75mg Effexor XR for night sweats nearly a decade ago (it never helped!). Many a ...
IntroductionHi, I'm aphkrasia
Hi, I'm Naomi. I'm trying to taper off Olanzapine and it's been a struggle. I found the article on this site and I'm hoping to document my experience ...
IntroductionHi, I'm Desiree
I am tapering from Amusilpride, Lamotrigine and Trazadone. I was misdiagnosed with bipolar 2 and have been on meds for four years.
IntroductionHi, I'm Carol Ann
Hi. I tried 3 years ago to come off Zoloft after many years and i did the dr taper of halving my pills. Then quarter and skipping days etc. After bei...
Check-in1st Celexa Update - Feeling Okay
Feeling okay. No specific symptoms.
Check-inCheck-in - Feeling alright. Ready to titrate off SSRI. WILL any health insurance / big Pharma owned doctors support my desire?
Feeling okay. No specific symptoms.
IntroductionHi, I'm Alicia
Senior with recent diagnosed ADHD. Been on countless psychotropics ‘scripts for years, and years and years and after neuro-psych evaluation testing, t...
IntroductionHi, I'm Kay
Hi. Tapering off Prozac. Wanted to check in with others about symptoms and see commonalities that could help put my mind at ease anout what ive been ...
Check-in1st Zoloft Update - Feeling Okay
Feeling okay. Been having bouts of irritability, gi upset, flu-like symptoms, and visual disturbances.
IntroductionHi, I'm Em
Hiya, just here because I realised iv been doing this without properly planning or knowing the effects it f coming off my meds (sertraline). Been on i...
Check-in1st Effexor Update - Feeling Poor
Feeling poor. Headache and dread feeling.
IntroductionHi, I'm Harry
I have been suffering with protracted withdrawal syndrome for 18 months it's still intense. I take Zola Zoloft and mirtazapine
Check-in1st Trazodone Update - Feeling Very good
Feeling very good. Been having nightmares, heart palpitations and some anxiety.
IntroductionHi, I'm Amy Ashley
Hi everyone. I am currently tapering Trazodone and holding Gabapentin. I am so glad that this community exists.
IntroductionHi, I'm Mmar
. I had been on Pristiq for 8 years and Effexor for two years prior to that, on buspar for 5 years and Wellbutrin for 2. This year I’ve gone off of fi...
IntroductionHi, I'm Lucia
Trying to help my son taper off Zyprexa. The medication is making him extremely sedated and dull.
DiscussionProzac bridge from Cymbalta
Hello everyone. Today is day 1 on 10mg Prozac. My bio will give the details of all the drugs I've been on and am still on over the past couple years. ...
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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