I think that Effexor XR is a poison. I would highly suggest any...

Congratulations on successfully getting off of your meds.

I was on 225 mg Effexor and 100 mg Welbutrin. Through an error between the pharmacy and therapist I was recently told to quit Effexor all together. Two days later I thought I was loosing my mind and making peace with the Lord because I was sure I was dying. After my wife called the therapist office they recommended that I take two Efexor (150 mg) and continue with the Welbutrin. Since then I have reduced (upon my own authority) the Efexor to 75 mg and continue the Welbutrin with fairly steady results. I do feel sluggish frequently, but each time I wonder “hey, I should flush these down the toilet” another incident takes place where someone walks into a public place opening fire on everyone then offing him/her self. Of course the newscaster always says “... long history of mental dysfunction and recently went off of meds.”

I want to get off these meds safely - any suggestions?

I made the Mistake of taking Effexor for 10yrs. After trying to lose weight and lower my Bloodpresure and failing, I looked up Effexor side effects on line. I am a perfect match to the list. My pituitary gland is not functioning well. I weaned myself off the meds. It was hard, I still get skidish and nervious. What helps is to bring up comedians on U-tube. The laughter eases everything. Jeff Dunham is great relief.

I feel soooo sick right now. I have been off effexor for 4 days. I was on it for 8 months, up to 300 mg. I have weaned off slowly, but I too feel like it is a poison. I just wrote you a reply but pushed a wrong button and lost it...My mind, body and soul are screaming for peace. Thanks for the encouragement. I need to turn to God to get through this.