http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25110 I had trouble with my vision, sweating more than usual, mania and then about 4 days after my dose was increased to 150mg from 75mg I I suffered from blackouts, confusion, suicidal thoughts, suicidal actions which resulted in a stand off with the police. I h Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:47:32 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25110?item=14963 I have been on effexor xr for several years It has helped tremendously. Prior to that I was on paxil horrible stuff. I take 300 mg effexor every night thank God for this medication haywirelady http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25110?item=14963