Effexor withdrawal

[Rebekah232]

I have been on 225 mg of Effexor for a few years now, varying  my dose now and then.  I quit Effexor cold turkey on Sunday, it's day 6 and I am experiencing  diarrhea after every meal and I am having vision problems.  Is it safe for me to have a glass of wine? Is there a risk of death or any major risk from going cold turkey.  I am having trouble focussing and am so tired, sleeping more than average.  Where do I go from here?  I feel like the tears are swelling and ready to fall over the slightest incident.

[jdb7560]

It appears you are experiencing some normal withdrawl symptoms. Other feelings may be just anxiety over some of the symptoms. Only a doctor can really tell. I'm certainly no expert but why would you stop cold turkey after years of use? Why would you want to put your body through that? If your intent is to get off the drug, I would seek advice from the one that prescribed the drug.  

[Rebekah232]

Could someone please answer my question.  I am on day 7 of Effexor withdrawal, I quit cold turkey.  My dose was 225 mg. I am having diarrhea after every meal, vision problems and trouble sitting still.  Also I am very tired.  The only time I feel o.k. is when I am eating or outside running.  Where do I go from here?