It is horrible to try and get off of effexor. I have been trying since 5/28. I am down to 1 37.5 every 5 to 7 days. When I can\'t take the nausea any more I take it! I could not just stop even after 2 wks on 37.5. I felt horrible like I had the flu. Nausea, headache,chills, jaw clenching, etc. Do not get on this drug!!!!!!!!!!