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Tapering: Effexor

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2nd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay - Mar 2

March 2, 2026··
taper update
Feeling better than I did yesterday since I got lots of sleep last night. Still feeling a bit of anxiety.

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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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Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"lots of sleep last night" — @Catina
Me too! I got 10 hrs after 2 nights of 4 in a row. Happy youre feeling better!!

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Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Me too! I got 10 hrs after 2 nights of 4 in a row. Happy youre feeling better!!" — @Based Psychiatrist
Glad we both got some good restorative rest! It truly makes a difference. 🙂

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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