I appreciate this detailed and helpful information. I'm currently t,y on 37.5 and have been for a few years. I have the capsules but am going to request the tabs for my next prescription. My doc had suggested 5 htp for helping with weaning. I wonder if that would be good at the point where no Effexor is being taken on alternate days. I've put this off because I don't know how much it will affect my day to day life. I'll admit, I'm also fearful of miserable side effects! Thank you, I'm glad you are doing well.