hey was reading a thread about effexor, since its popular. here's my take:

took it year ago for the first time.

didnt improve, ended up in hospital (not due to the drug) was put up to 300mg a day plus Lithium plus seroquel, plus zispin.

found myself high as a kite on effexor, hence the stablers..

remained on effexor until a month ago. stopped taking them without warning.

side-effects, constant dizziness (think i may faint soon), heartbeats off the wall, trembles, pins and needles, general feeling of despair.

its the only way i will get off these though. i'm sure these will pass, cannot continue on this medication as it devoids you of your own feelings, it makes you numb to a point you dont know who you are anymore.

you may think i'm nuts for going "cold turkey" but no doctor will let me come off them.. i'm trapped.

i'm starting to feel again, its not a good feeling but at least i know what it is, unlike being a drugged up zombie.

i'll check back and let you know how i get on.

story is: 150mg a day is fine for MILD depression.

300mg a day is not good for anybody.

its like talking E, i swear to god... stay away from more than 150mg per day. you will get hooked.