Wow good thing I had only been on it for a month I just came off of it 3 days ago and haven't had an ounce of the drug since. It seems to have it down sides quitting cold turkey like that but I think it's really for the best. I plan to eventually go onto something else but I will not be on Effexor anymore. I've had an upset stomach, diarrhea and this light headedness that is getting a bit annoying. However I believe that I will be just fine. I just have to endure this right now. I hope you all can make it out of this soon. Good luck.