I had some weight gain, but not as much as I had on some others. Really, when i took Effexor, I realized after a few days what was making me feel so wierd: it was the firsttime in my life i wasn't afraid. Get that! True, I don't like the nausiea if I miss a dose and I can do without the brainshocks, but I am on minimal doses and getting better results than any other AD I have been on together with a stabilizer. I mean, I honestly thought something was wrong with me, not being afraid...