Just looking at what others are going thru, I wish I never tried the Effexor. I had wieght gain with it, the lack of drive or passion for anything. Now, weening off of it, the brains zaps, dizziness, the flu like symptoms and emotional periods, I\'d say get another Doc\'s opinion. In fact, send him/her to this site and see what people are experiencing. I hope I make it thru this without any baggage. I hope you do to.