Effexor "Brain Zap"


	Effexor "Brain Zap"

ChaosGurl

10-31-2008 2:42 PM

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10-31-2008 2:47 PM

lifecyce1898

Good information ChaosGurl. I see so many people that are treatment resistant that it's nice to hear about successes. I hope with each new generation there are fewer side effects and greater efficacy.

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