Everyone has had really good point above me. Effexor is not a good drug. It causes ridiculous itching, nausea, stomach pain, etc. I already have enough stomach pain with my endometriosis, and now I effexor to make it worse. I haven't attempted to get off of it yet, but I hope it is not near as bad as some people have said. I don't want to put my wonderful fiance through that. It's not fair to him nor me. I would suggest to all, make sure you really need medication, and if you REALLY think you do, possibly try a different kind before trying this one (effexor).