I wa on Effexor XR for a number of years and recently went off it gradually. In fact, I have been off it about 6 months and still have some effects such as being lightheaded at times, mood swings, crying jags, etc. Also have experienced the weakness, which did go away after about 3 weeks. I never want to be on an antidepressent/anti-anxiety medication again and am trying to deal with the crying and depression right now. It is awful and I don't know how much is still the withdrawal and how much is real depression. I am thinking of trying some herbal remedies that I have heard about. Antidpressents are too scary.
yes, I have often heard this withdrawal complaint, usually lasting no more than 3-5 days, so if longer, check out other possbilities.