"i am 18 years old and started effexor 3 months ago for anxiety. it has given me my life back, i used to have a hard time even leaving the house, now i enjoy life. i haven&#039;t been this happy in a long time. i don&#039;t think i would ever quit taking it. the first week i had the shakes, felt nausea, had headaches and had no appetite. the side effects went away and now i don&#039;t have any at all. i am so grateful, its changed my life for the better."