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Catina
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Tapering: Effexor

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10th Effexor Update - Feeling Poor - Mar 10

March 10, 2026··
taper update
I'm still dealing with a very sensitized nervous system. I laid out in the sun yesterday for 40 minutes to get some Vitamin D, and I reacted poorly to it. It seemed to activate my nervous system a bit more. I had a period last night where I couldn't get back to sleep for hours. I've been experiencing some hypersensitivity ever since I took a tiny bit of a Vitamin D supplement and two ibuprofen. I had also lowered the dose of my Levothyroxine, which was too high and was causing anxiety, agitation, and heart palpitations. All of those changes at once have had a negative effect on me. I had a thyroid ultrasound yesterday, which my doctor ordered to see if there are any abnormalities. I'm waiting for the results of that. I'm glad I'm holding my Venlafaxine taper for the time being while things settle down a bit.

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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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eje915mo ago
Welcomerother · researching
Hi Catina, I’m sorry you couldn’t get back to sleep the other night. I will be praying for excellent, deep sleep for you.

other — 300 mg. — 5 months — researching taper | with clinician

Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thank you, I appreciate that! I slept much better last night thankfully - yay! 😍

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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