I have been taking Effexor XR for about 6 months and have not experienced any major side effects. It does make me tired, so I take it at night. I guess if there are side-effects I sleep through them. It does help me sleep.
I was on Paxil for 2 years and experienced weight gain. It did make me a little shaky, but I have a condition where my hands shake anyway, so it is hard to tell if it is side effects from meds. However, I seem to have less of a problem with Effexor.
I was on Paxil for 2 years and experienced weight gain. It did make me a little shaky, but I have a condition where my hands shake anyway, so it is hard to tell if it is side effects from meds. However, I seem to have less of a problem with Effexor.