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I started Effexor XR during my troubled marriage in 2004 and have been on it since simply to avoid the severe withdrawal symptoms. Of the symptoms listed on their site, I get ALL but the anorexia when trying to wean myself from it. The longest I have been able to go without taking it is 3 doses. I literally become a mental patient and need to be monitored and restrained to avoid endangering myself. I really need to wean myself from this dangerous drug because I am now experiencing side effects from STAYING on the drug. I have severe sleep disorders which are interfering with my life: causing problems in my marriage, unable to care for my children and hold a job. I have gained 45 lbs. and am now having health related issues due to the weight gain. I have developed gastrointestinal issues that require even MORE prescriptions to avoid being hospitalized. The immense stress and pain this drug has caused me far outweighs any "relief" it may have given me during my year of depression.

PLEASE, if any of you have links to the lawsuit, petitions or support groups, please send them my way. I will be attempting my final "weaning" of this awful drug. I say "final" because I will have either successfully weaned myself from it or killed myself in the process.

Did anyone find a class action suit about Effexor's withdrawl and bone pain?

Please let me know.

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