Druggie slush? Fix me one please. :p I also take Effexor (I do take the XR though) and I have heard from some here at LBT say they still take the Effexor, some say they can break up the capsule based in info from the drug maker and still others say their surgeon switched them to something else. I have heard my surgeon prefers Lexapro and I have not been able to have this conversation with him. I think you should also consult your surgeon on this after getting feedback here. Make a list of questions for him/her based on advice given here. Good luck!! | 