Help someone out there! I have been on effexor for three year\'s my dose has been 225 then down to 150mg. I have tried to go off by decreasing my dose. Oh my Gosh I felt like had vertigo so bad. I could not stand to open my eyes. I felt so dizzy!! I was sick to my stomach. My doctor told me that effexor had no withdrawal symptoms! I feel like a druggie! I can not come off of this crap! I have been trying for three months, but the side effects get so bad I just go back on it. Is there anything to help or how long does the withdrawal symptoms last please help!!!!