I gradually came off effexor over the past month. the last bit i had was friday and i am still very nauseous, very upset stomach, dizziness headaches?

Off Med-Sci: That is very common. How long it lasts really depends on how long you were on it and what dose you came off. Ginger ale should help with the nausea. I would take something for the headaches and drink plenty of fluids. If it continues or gets worse my recommendation is to go talk with your doctor. Good luck

Slower taper: You may have to taper it even slower than you did. Why did you decide to come off it? Is your depression better? Are you having side effects? Many people have to taper off this medication very slowly. It is also possible that these symptoms have another cause. I encourage you to see the provider who prescribed this is the first place.

SNRIs need taper: Venlafaxine (Effexor) and other SNRIs (Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) are wonderful medications helping many people with depression or anxiety where SSRIs alone (Fluoxetine, Sertraline, etc) did not work. The side effects come from the norepinephrine withdrawl if its not gradual. I usually do a 3-4 week taper to avoid the "brain zaps" and other disturbing symptoms.

Withdrawal: If you underwent a slow taper off effexor, withdrawal symptoms shouldn't have occurred. However it appears that you have experienced some withdrawal effect. To combat nausea, drink flat ginger ale. Dramamine should help relieve nausea and dizziness. It would be safe to take Tylenol for headache relief. For more advice consult your prescribing physician or psychiatrist.

Weaning off Med : Effexor takes a long time to come off of, especially if you have been on it for a while. Symptoms should resolve with more time.

Withdrawal: Stopping antidepressants abruptly can cause a withdrawal phenomenon....will go away in a week or so.....let your doctor help you wean off