I take Effexor Xr. I started in December on 37.5 and Im up to 150 mgs. My Doc thinks this is a good dose for me. I had some side effects in the beginning. I actually think it made my anxiety worse at times. I was taking it at night but it interfered with sleep so I started taking it the morning. It wired me as well. I have never forgotten to take the med so I'm a little freaked out by what I have read about that here. I did take it late one time and I did have a headache. Coincidence? After this post, I think not.
I have had a good experience with this med. All people react differently as you know this. If I were you I would wean off and attempt another med. Your anxiety should be significantly less on the dosage they have you on.
I wish you luck. Please keep us posted on this. If you decide to quit taking this med could you please let me know how it is coming off of it. I know one day I'll have to do that too and I'm a little scared.
Oh, I had weight loss in the begining. 18 lbs. I think I have gained that back now so. It evens out. LOL