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WolfTrusted Voice10d ago

Prozac · researching

Hello. yes, as someone said, protracted withdrawal might be the hardest thing you will face in your life. Your situation is bad in the sense that 16 years is so much and the half-life is pretty bad too.

Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 7 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 7 months — holding | with clinician

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice10d ago

Hi Vic, and welcome! My heart really goes out to you for what you're dealing with. What was your taper like? Have you seen any improvement over the past few years? What symptoms are you dealing with, and how is your level of functioning? Here is some information about protracted withdrawal syndrome; I hope it helps! https://taper.community/resources/blog/protracted-withdrawal-syndrome-explained I'm sure that in time things will slowly keep improving, so don't lose heart! Sometimes these things take a long time. You're never alone, so reach out for support anytime! Catina 💝

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.24 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

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Based PsychiatristStaffCommunity Anchor10d ago

Hey Vic, sorry to hear. Are you on any meds currently?

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SteveStaffTrusted Voice7d ago

Effexor · active

As an Effecor taperer myself i really feel for you! Did you do a cold turkey and what dose did you take? Current medication? Glad you found this place 😊💪👍

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

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