"effexor has been absolutely brilliant for me. i was on and off lexapro for years, it made the anxiety less but i felt blunted and almost more depressed as there was no meaning in my life.  i have hardly any side effects with effexor (75mg). nausea the first couple weeks. excess sweat for about 6 months. orgasms slightly less intense, but still very enjoyable and probably easier to reach as i&#039;m more relaxed. i find i have less control over sugar/carb cravings and am a bit lower energy and have thus gained some weight - maybe 5 kilos. all in all, i was very reluctant to try this, but it has changed my life for the better. sometimes worry about withdrawal and safety in pregnancy - but i think effexor saved my life, so that&#039;s the main thing!"