I just started taking Effexor, well I guess I have been on it for about 2 weeks. I took one pill for 7 days and now I am up to 2 pills a day which is what my Dr. wants me at. I have had some horrible anxiety attacks, to the point where I can barely breathe. they have gotten worse since I have been up to 2 pills daily. My Dr. said at the next appt. we would discuss some more medications because this one doesn't do well for anxiety. I am wondering if I should go back to one pill a day? Or is it my caffiene intake? I have tried to lower that too. All this medication business is kinda new to me. <font color="blue"> </font>