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I took effexor xr for about 3 years, and I abruptly stopped taking it... and that is something that I do not recommend.  This was several years ago but the one thing that I can vividly recall is the changes in my vision.  My equilibrium was off and I felt like I couldn't stand up straight.  This lasted for a couple weeks but I struggled through it.  Technically a doctor should take her does down gradually and that should prevent any side effects.  I don't recall being verbally and physically abusive while taking it, but medications affect different people in different ways.