@abq179 I think you meant to point out the availability of the tapering strips to Australians to @patjen (she's in Australia; I've been off Effexor for more than six months now). Thanks for mentioning that there's helpful info re reducing/getting off Effexor on the tapersite as well--I'll check it out. Re doctors who understand the problem of antidepressant withdrawal, as @jakedduck1 says, "If there is an expert on getting off Effexor, they are hiding very well." Those trying to get off antidepressants are definitely an under-served community!