I finally went to a psych doc who increased my effexor, apparently my dose was not therapeutic. My question is .....does it cause sedation? All I want to do is sleep! I was on this years ago and do not remember being soooo sleepy. Anyone else experience this? Also, my doc suggested changing my med, but I have tried to get off the effexor over the past couple of years with the WORST WITHDRAWAL I have ever had. I don't think I will ever be able to go off of it, so it's gotta work. Thanks for your input......Tonih