I was addicted to Ultram for years..and yes my doctor prescribed me Effexor XR 150mg and it did help, a little with Ultram withdrawls-especially with the withdrawl depression. But honestly, you are going to be tired to a while. I was really tired for about a month. Then gradually my energy started to increase. I also was prescribed Neurotonin for the first month to help with aches and pains. You can get off this stuff I promise..I had been hooked on them for more than a decade. Good luck!