Natalie: I too am a victim of this horrible drug--a so-called \'medicine\' which was passed by the FDA for public consumption on the strength of (count \'em) 2 clinical trials. Both were only short-term (3 months) and involved between 2-5000 people. It took me 3 tries to get off effexor and many horrible symptoms. Before I took effexor I was a healthy man who seldom saw a doctor. Since, I am almost constantly sick with something or other. My health hasn\'t been the same. Are you still pursuing the class action lawsuit? If so, I hope to be a part of it. I want these bastards to get what they deserve.