..is there anything I can take (OTC, maybe) to get me thru the next few days until my presc. arrives?

I read somewhere that Wal Mart's EQUATE something-or-other has a lot of caffeine which helps subside the sensory disturbances and stuff....? (Occurs when not on effexor)

Withdrawals of Effexor is horrible, make sure you don't go more than 2 days without it, go to the pharmacy and have them fill you a script till your med arrives.

I normally pick up around 7 at one time and try to get samples from my doctors.

T-Bass

yeah....well..money's a great issue...

Thank you for the idea though :)

Talk about sickening...just like sea sickness...I take dramamine if it is the weekend and there is no hope of samples or help from my pharmacy.

I just took myself off Effexor. Missed 3 days of work. The symptoms were horrible. I know how violent the symptoms are if you are even late taking this medication. If you choose to stay on it, I'd suggest call your doctor or go to the emergency room. I wouldn't mess around with this.