What will happen with abruptly stop taking effexor?

I took effexor xr for about 3 years, and I abruptly stopped taking it... and that is something that I do not recommend.  This was several years ago but the one thing that I can vividly recall is the changes in my vision.  My equilibrium was off and I felt like I couldn't stand up straight.  This lasted for a couple weeks but I struggled through it.  Technically a doctor should take her does down gradually and that should prevent any side effects.  I don't recall being verbally and physically abusive while taking it, but medications affect different people in different ways.

you feel strange, my body feels likes it is pulsating but this is only the 2nd day in which i have stopped. i really hope these side effects stop soon. you'll feel sick, make sure you take some time off if you choose to "go it alone" and go off effexor.

 I stopped taking my effexor xr  after 3 months. I didnt take long, only a few daysafter, I felt so tired, nauseous, vomitting snappy, sharp pains in my head. As soon as  I  went back on it within hours I felt better Imop it was not  a good idea to take myself off because I started to feel better. 

    I would suggest that you talk to your doc and take yourself off gradually because the withdrawl symptoms suck big time. Take Care!

 I stopped taking my effexor xr  after 3 months. I didnt take long, only a few daysafter, I felt so tired, nauseous, vomitting snappy, sharp pains in my head. As soon as  I  went back on it within hours I felt better Imop it was not  a good idea to take myself off because I started to feel better. 

    I would suggest that you talk to your doc and take yourself off gradually because the withdrawl symptoms suck big time. Take Care!

I stopped my Effexor 2 weeks ago because my insurance company said they would no longer cover this drug unless you meet the guidlines, which they said I did not. My doctor has been on vacation so I can do nothing, I have went off my medication many times over the years because I didnt want to take medication.

I have learned the hard way I have to have it to function and not be agressive towards others and yell and scream at everyone.

I do the same thing your wife is doing and I'm not at that point just yet I guess because I also take Cymbalta, but I was informed I dont meet the guide lines for this drug too, so when I'm out I dont know what will happen, but I know it wont be pretty. I am so tired of the insurance company telling us who we can see and who is not in "our" network and how many days they will pay for our patients to be in the hospital, and now if you meet the guidelines for a medication. That should be up to the doctor. Sorry for going off the track, but yes I know what your wife is going through and I'm so sorry, she needs to take her meds. And I hope everthing works out.

I'll keep you all in my prayers!!

My best friend was removed from effexor abruptly and put on wellbutrin because he told his GP he wanted to lose weight.  He first went into depression, then tremors, tried to drive to the ER and totalled his car.  Hes now in the ICU and everytime they wake him up he is physically and verbally abusive.  After 6 days they are finally starting the effexor again.  Be very careful.

I have been taking effexor for about a month and I decided to stop taking it because I dont want to take any medication. I am having a tough time. I have headaches, dizziness, very tired. I cant stand straight sometimes. I sleep a lot during the day and can't make myself to do anything. I dont sleep well during the night. I wish I had never started taking it. 

DO NOT JUST STOP TAKING EFFEXOR!!!!!

I have been taking effexor for four years and have been great, but 2 months ago, I accidentally sent the prescription online to my old apartment and couldn't get more for a month, so I just decided to try to stay off it.  4 days ago I started going through withdrawals and it's been AWFUL!!

I can't concentrate and I want to be alone all the time and I am a people person!

It is awful and DONT DO IT!

Talk to your doctor...Don't be stupid like I was.

I stopped effexor about 4-5 days ago, I felt so bad...my eyes were cockeyed, my pupils got real small, my head felt weird, i couldn't wake up too well, I not only cried, I sobbed, and sobbed and sobbed...I was edgy, irritable, had no patience, etc. etc.  I went back on them today, and I am really starting to feel better again.  Never ever just stop...you need to have you dr. do it gradually...it's TERRIBLE!!!