"i was told to take effexor rx at the age of 14/15 when i responded horrible to other anti-depressants.  i am now 19 and am extremely satisfied with the results of this drug.  i rated it a 8 out of 10 because the dosage can be tricky.  go to a medical doctor when confused about dosage regarding season changes, how it interacts with other drugs, or when discontinuing use! i have read numerous blogs about the horrible withdrawal effects - tell a medical doctor. they know how to fix this."