Hey guys. Yep, Effexor withdrawal is brutal. I wasn't even trying to get off of it; the pharmacy just ran out and had to order more. I'd run out of other antidepressants (Wellbutrin, Celexa) before and it didn't really bother me so I didn't think much of it. Oh, boy, was I wrong... I shattered my ankle a while ago and had 4 surgeries in 5 years. Consequently, I was taking a lot of different opioids at a certain point and they gave me some withdrawal meds to ease transitions. I can tell you that the same meds they prescribe for opioid withdrawal will help with Effexor withdrawal. None of them are controlled substances, so they should be simple for your doctor to prescribe. They include anti-nausea meds, and meds to control cramping and high blood pressure. (The specific ones they gave me were Dicyclomine, Clonidine, Hyoscyamine, and Toradol for pain.) If you live in a state that has legalized marijuana, I also recommend some CBD drops. (CBD, unlike THC, has no psychoactive properties. It's the "relaxing" side of marijuana rather than the "high" side, and you can buy edibles that contain only CBD.) Your local dispensary can offer advice on dosages.