Effexor sure is crappy. Been on it 10 years, maybe 15. Slowly weaning myself off. Had 2 mini strokes or perhaps just "brain zaps". On it 4 bipolar and PTSD, seeing a reg MD at a medicare clinic in Missouri. Last time I saw him he asked me why I was taking Effexor. Silly goose - HE's the one who prescribed it. Motivated me to investigate it. Glad I did. Doing my best to get off it. Joined a class action lawsuit 2. I may not live long enough 2 see any financial gain, but perhaps my granddaughter can pay off her college student loans. Somebody should benefit from all our pain, aches and grief.