Saw my pdoc today and we're going to reduce my effexor dose from 300mg to 150mg per day. Sounds like a big drop. I've read some scary stories about trying to come off of effexor, so I'm a little scared. But I'm excited that I'm starting to reduce the medication. I've been on this dose for almost 3 years. A little nervous, a little excited. Maybe I won't have any withdrawals, or if I do maybe they will be mild. Wish me luck! Let me know if you have any experience with effexor.