My pdoc has prescribed effexor XR 75mg. for me and I am afraid to start taking it. I already am on a benzo (long-term) and have tried withdrawing from that, not succeeding all the way.

Now here is another drug known for addictive qualities - effexor. I have read the thread here and know that is about the most addictive of the A/d's. I put the script on file at the pharmacy until I decide. I asked the pharmacist if lots of people take effexor and she said oh, yes, and they come back every month and refill it just like blood pressure med. So once on, never off?

I think I am too scared to try it. Looked it up on crazymeds and that scared me lots.