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Well I continue to be on it and this is my 11th or 12th year. My side effects are minimal. I think there is some weight gain but not sure as I am not that active any more and am older. My bigest concern is that effexor will stop working as I have been on it so long. Previous to that I was on prozac for ten years and it finally wore out for me. I was lucky as the first drug tried always worked. My life without an antidepressant would be a nightmare. Before prozac I was impulsive, irrational, irritable as hell and someone no one would want to live with. Everything upset me. I had severe panic and anxiety and major depression. I am just greatful for the drug. I know I will never get off the meds as I cannot function without them. I am at the maximum amt. for effexor of 300 mg. I also take xanax and trazadone. Its been the perfect combo for me. I guess I have been very fortunate
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