i've never seen two people have the same effect from the same med.......that's what so great about the internet. when i was so sick from trying to get off EffexorXR, i found people on the 'net that detailed their usage, dosage and withdrawal symptoms....then i realized that i wasn't crazy and i wasn't going to die....cause i really thought i was going to die from the drug. i've also met people that it really works for.....and that makes me happy...i don't know anyone in "real time" that took EffexorXR and had withdrawal like i did.......THANK GOD for technology.......pat p.s. keep us updated on what you're doing.