Effexor and quitting smoking

I am on Effexor and Topamax and have been trying to quit smoking cigarettes desperately. When I go into withdrawal it is so severe I will cry uncontrollably, and get to the point of near suicide before my husband ends up getting me cigarettes because he can't take it anymore. I have only tried to quit cold turkey. Could the lack of nicotine interfere with the effexor? My withdrawal symptoms mimic those of when I forget to take the effexor. Help or advice would be appreciated.

You think you have problems quitting smoking? Wait until you try quitting the Effexor. Better smoke now and get a prescription to wean you off that drug as this is one bad drug to be hooked on. No one told us this, please read all that you can in the www.doctorslounge.com about qutting Effexor XR. I am also on Topamax all for pain management for back injury. This is not worth it. Please read that site and God Bless