I am so sorry. I completely understand what you are going threw. I myself was on here asking for help probably about 2weeks ago (feels like a year ago) and I am finally coming out on the other side now. It will get better. I promise!!! What mil are u down too? I got down to 37.5 then just stopped and I experienced everything you are...I did go to the hospital on day 13 because my head hurt so bad and my heart rate was high and my blood pressure. They gave me an Iv and made me comfortable and since then I can finally say I am doing alot better. No more throwing up. My heart rate is back normal and my head finally dont hurt...I am taking a low dose of xanax thoe which is helping me. This is just how I have gotten threw this.
The other wonderful people on here will have great advice for you as well. I am so happy that I was able to just release on here and talk to others that were going threw the same thing.
If you have any questions I'm here to talk
GOD BLESS and I promise it will get better

@kgoller
If you read the last few pages you’ll have all the answers you need.
Jake

@kgoller
It is doubtful that your withdrawal symptoms will subside much/at all without reinstating to the dosage where you weren't experiencing withdrawal symptoms and tapering much slower. Your doctor can prescribe a "Prozac bridge," or other medication (I was given Valium to help with the anxiety and akathisia I developed after 6.5 weeks off). Withdrawal symptoms can get much worse when reducing at lower levels, especially if you make large reductions—going from 37.5 to 0 is a BIG drop. Getting impatient now isn't a good idea—as you are experiencing, it can be VERY unpleasant, sometimes dangerous (your blood pressure can drop dramatically, etc.) and worse, rushing the tapering process sets you back. Effexor makes profound changes to how our brains balance the neurotransmitters needed to function. When you stop, or significantly lower your Effexor, the brain has to wake up and start working by itself. The time this takes varies enormously.

Here's a good article re how to mitigate withdrawal effects with supplements (fish oil may be more helpful than krill oil; I also take GABA; do not take L-tryptophan while still on Effexor)--https://www.4mind4life.com/effexor-withdrawal-symptoms

Over-the-counter help--
Ben*dryl for brain zaps
Dram*mine for vertigo and dizziness
P*pto Bismol for nausea (you can get as tablets/lozenges to suck on, too)
Ibuprofen, or other pain reliever for the flu-like body aches

@kgoller
“I don't know if I can stick it out any longer.”
You shouldn’t try and out last the withdrawals. Go back on Effexor to where your not having symptoms or ask dr for a bridging drug. If you discontinue your medication slowly your body will probably never miss it and you’ll probably never have any withdrawal symptoms but it will take time. It’s hard to say how long, 2 years for some 1 year for others. Some decrease their dose every 2, 4 or 6 weeks. You could try cutting your dose by 20% and cut the time down but you’ll increase your chance of withdrawal symptoms too. Also decrease your dose every 2 or 4 weeks instead of 6 week intervals. Even a 25% taper will take close to a year depending on what mg you eventually stop at and personally I wouldn’t try a 25% taper but some people can do it. Tapering is a very individual thing.
Good luck,
Jake

@kgoller
I was on 225 mg of Effexor for a long time, years actually and I felt it wasn’t working as well anymore so I asked my Psychiatrist and he said to quit taking it and would put me on something else. Oh my! The withdrawal was horrible! I couldn’t breathe and I would have anger episodes instantly for no reason. I put my self back on it and quit going to the Psychiatrist. I started just going to my family doctor for refills and explained that I had no emotions with Effexor and wanted to taper off. She was agreeable to this, but has never tapered anyone off of it before. I told her about my last attempt and knew I to taper slowly. I tapered slowly down in about 8 months. Then I just stopped. It was probably still too soon to stop, but by day 3 Effexor free, I thought I was going to die! Brain zaps, flu symptoms, dizzy, anger spells, anxiety, and so on. I managed to go a week, then asked my doctor for bridge to get me through. She gave me Prozac. It helped a bit, but had to up it 3 times. I am now 75 days Effexor free and starting to feel normal again. I still have anxiety and restless legs, but it is getting better every day. So hang in there, you can do it! This was the hardest thing I have ever had to do, but worth it now that I’m on the other side. Praying for you! Take care and good luck on your journey.