Effexor withdrawl

[Drugfreeat50]

I have been on Effexor for over 10 years and my doctor has weaned me off as I now am using exercise as my drug of choice. I finished the 37.5 mg 1 week ago and since find myself very dizzy and foggy headed feeling!  This just isn't safe as I am a nurse passing medications and making critical decisions and to be at work like this really *****!
Is there anything I can do to get me through these symptoms? Is there anything OTC that I can take? I really don't like feeling this way and DO NOT want to go back on Effexor!

[momee146]

I'm 32 female and have been on Effexor XR for about 12 yrs. tried coming off so many times or even just lowering doses.....I know how bad it can get. I am currently recovering from a relapse from lowering from 150 to 75, but I've been back up at 150 hoping that it will work again like it always has.
Why are you trying to stop? I can't deal with the withdrawals I'm going to just stay on.
I have read that there has been a lot of success getting off of it. Check in Facebook, I remember finding a support page for getting off Effexor
Goodluck and best wishes

[Paxiled]

Some people report fish oil as being beneficial.  

[remar]

I've read that some people use Benadryl to help with the dizziness and other withdrawal symptoms. Can you give your Dr a call or ask one at the hospital where you work if this is safe for you to take?