Hi Hey Lady! This is my first post. I am weaning off of Effexor Xr. I was on 150mg/day for 2 years, works really well at controlling my panic and depression- as well as my IBS symptoms. Unfortunately I'm not enjoying the 35 lb's I gained, the lack of libido, memory loss, lethargy, and emotional numbness. So I decided (with my Dr.) that since I've had no anxiety for 2 years, I could try weaning off the meds. Well I went down to 112.5 for 4 weeks, the first 2 I was a miserable witch, and a bit tired. 3 and 4th weeks I was fine. So now I'm down to 75mg/day, last week was ok. This week is a different story- headaches, nausea, dizzy spells, my hands and arms get tingly, and I feel quite spaced out. I've also noticed that I have more IBS symptoms, and very mild anxiety. I'm hoping that I can get through the next 2 weeks at this dose with fewer symptoms. I really want to get off of this medication. At this point I think my goal of being med free, may be too optimistic, given that I can feel the anxiety creeping back. So, if it worsens over the next 2 weeks, I'll ask my Dr. to put me on a different kind of med while I'm getting off of the Effexor. Hopefully there is one I don't have such crappy side effects from. I guess there are a few of us who are going through similar experiences right now, It's nice to know that I'm not alone. 