"i started taking velaflaxine (effexor) about 2 1/2 weeks ago i started on half of a 75 mg pill and now have moved up to a full pill. at first you experience some side effects like loss of appetite, fast heart beat, hot flashes and a little numbness down below. but everyone is different and everyone reacts differently. after almost three weeks of taking it i already feel relief. my anxiety is getting better and better, and i sleep so much better at night cause i can actually relax for once! i&#039;m looking forward to seeing how much better i feel after two months of taking it. if you are willing to pressure through the rough side effects then the benefits are so worth it!"