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SteveStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

67th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

June 4, 2026··

taper update

Slelpt late but quite okey. Weren‘t that much angry today but later felt a little confused in rehearsal. However it all worked. Having a little Gig tomorrow. Practiced thw whole day, exercised a little. Got the offer to play on weddings as a one man show, pretty exciting idea, need to look into it. Good night 🌙

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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DominicWelcomer18d ago

Cymbalta · active

A sax man at the wedding? Hype!

Cymbalta — 5.2mg — 6 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice18d ago

I'm glad you're doing better Steve! I was concerned about you. Good night my friend.... 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.56 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

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