Hi, everyone, I have been taking Effexor XR for several years (6+). I take extended release tablets, and my dosage is 337.50 mg per day. I take 150 mg. in the morning, and then the remainder after dinner.
I have only one side effect from this medication, and it's that I get severe twitches in my legs. I, too, haven't put on any weight, and I absolutely refuse to take any medication that will increase my appetite or relates to weight gain.
A few years ago, I was put on Celexa, which made me put on weight BIG TIME, no pun intended! I went on Celexa because I had no appetite and I was experiencing issues with food. Unbeknown to myself, Celexa is usually a drug of choice for people who deal with anorexia and bulemia. Celexa, as I have found to be my personal experience and from others, has always enhanced one's appetite.
Regarding weight, I lost 80 pounds a few years ago, and I never want to put the weight on again. My weight gain was due to congestive heart failure, inactivity during that time (I was bedridden for 2 yrs.), and of course, over eating. So now that I've lost the weight, I don't want to take any medication that will increase my weight.
As to whether I like the drug, I cannot made a decision. I do know that when I don't take it I am very tearful, and with it, I'm not as tearful.
I have extremely vivid dreams, but mine are nightmares! I don't think that this is related to the medication because I've always dealt with vivid nightmares.
I hope that this is helpful.
I'd like to thank everyone for sharing with me.
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Effexor - any1 like it? 
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