I've been on Effexor XR for about 7 years - currently taking 375 mg /day. I't's been really good for me. I did have some nasty side effects when I first went on it - namely migraines and excessive sweating, but now I have almost no sidefffects aside from some slight dizziness and nausea about 4 horus after taking it. They usually go away when i eat something. Didn't gain any weight on iit - actually lost weight when on it alone, then gained the weight back when Celexa and Risperidone were added to the mix.

I also don't have a problem with missed doses which is an issue for some people. I occassionally forget to take it in the morning if I'm late and rushing and I don't experience any symptoms.

Personally i love it.

--splitimage