"i was on venlafaxine for about 4 years. i didn&#039;t realize until, now that i&#039;m off of it, all of the side effects i suffered while taking it.

i had chronic constipation, followed by a most recent period of explosive diarrhea.

anytime i missed a dose or was late in taking it, the dizziness and nausea would set in. those would disappear after taking the missed dose.i gained so much weight. i was a little overweight when i started, but the pounds kept piling on, and were literally impossible to take off despite a very good diet and exercise. i had an intense craving for alcohol, to the point of throwing up from excess drinking. after a weaning off period, i&#039;m on welbutrin now. losing weight, not drinking, and feeling much better."