I've been on venlafaxine for depression and anxiety since January (after a year of trying various other ADs). I started on 75mg, but after 6 weeks this was increased to 150mg.

I'm having real problems with constipation and abdominal pain from it, but am very reluctant to stop it or decrease the dose because it's working really well for my depression. Has anyone else experienced this problem, and if so - is it something which gets better over time as your body gets used to the drug, or does it continue for the duration of time which you are on the medication?

Hello.
I used to be on effexor and it did cause constipation ocassionsally, I am now on a different one and it does happen quite alot. Maybe speak with your Dr or try eating figs!! Yuk, but they do the job for me. Take Care debdough

I have on effexor for four months and I still have the admonial and digestive tract issues

take care
trg247

I also had the constipation and abdominal pain with effexor. I always felt bloated. I didn't take it as long as you have, so I don't know if it will go away with time.