Hi OnEdge!!!

I currently take Effexor XR, I have for over a year now and I have had pretty good results. In the begining, I had light headedness, and trouble remembering things (that lasted a long while). I also had trouble thinking clearly which is a known side effect. I cant remember all of the side effects right now but I know that this has been a heavily talked about medication in the Medication Forum.

Please take into consideration that not ALL meds work for EVERYONE. I know some people here have had a terrible time with Effexor but other meds have worked well for them. I can tell you that whenever you increase or decrease this medication there is an adjustment period. I decreased 37.5 mgs and it took me about a week to even out and YES, I did have some unpleasant side effects such as irritability, sleepyness and terrible headaches. All meds take time, usually 4-8 weeks for full effect.

I hope this has helped you at least a little bit.

Hang in there.