Effexor-xr should be removed from all druglists. This drug is extremely addictive and has life altering withdrawal symptoms. There is no "good" way to stop taking this drug. All methods involve side effects that are life affecting. Brain zaps, irritability, sweating profusely, anxiety, confusion, anger, frustration are just the tip of the iceberg. This drug needs to be banned. We need to have a class action suit brought against BIG PHARMA for using human beings as test subjects. This drug was not researched correctly and should be avoided at you own peril