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EPD6893: Tapering Effexor Troubles

EDP6893
EDP6893
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2 hours ago, Lighty said:

this is the main issue, the binge eating, you have to do one thing or another, we already know drugs are just at best case scenario manage things, and at worse case scenario harm.

I don't see how dry mouth is a reason to binge eat or something that would drive you to eat, just my perspective tho.

It's a serious condition I've had for over a decade.

Late 2020 stop Effexor 350mg in 2 months by psychiatrist. Withdrawal and new disability (functional reflux/ibs)

Late 2021 stop abilify on my own. Goes perfectly fine.

Late 2022 Effexor 37.5mg

Late 2024 Trying to Taper Effexor again

November 2024 -Stopped amitriptyline in order to switch to Fluoxetine.

December 2024 -Stopped Effexor 56.5mg and switched to Fluoxetine 20mg.

January 2025 -Reduced Fluoxetine 20mg to 10mg.

June 2025 - Started Daridorexant
Late March 2026 - Stopped Daridorexant

 

Current medications:

-Morning: Fluoxetine 10mg, omeprazole 20mg, famotadine 20mg

-Evening: Omeprazole 20mg, omeprazole 10mg, famotadine 20mg

 

Still going through withdrawal hell.

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    So far it's better today.

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    I recently had 6 days in a row again that were good.

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    I'm so sorry to hear this @EDP6893 I know how heavy it feels when it hits but try to view these waves as a profound recalibration of your nervous system, the stronger the wave, the deeper the physiolo

12 hours ago, EDP6893 said:

ut I probably very likely could get rid of the diabetes if I lost enough weight.

Keep going with that @EDP6893, you should be proud of the moves forward you have made here and you can make some more and get the weight lower still. All journeys are a series of steps, just take the next one. Little improvements and changes add up.

I wont advice you on what drugs to take I am not a doctor.

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

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