Effexor XR Side Effects: I have been taking Effexor XR for a year now. When I first starte http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25435 I have been taking Effexor XR for a year now. When I first started I was taking a 150MG now I am down to 75mg a day. I have experienced a lot of abnormal dreams and usually I am interacting in my dreams. I also have experienced different parts of my body ju I am currently taking 150mg Effexor (75mg twice daily). I was or Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:44:12 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25435?item=4806 I am currently taking 150mg Effexor (75mg twice daily). I was originally prescribed 150mg Effexor XR however I found that almost every night I would wake up after having very intense dreams and night sweats. My Doctor suggested the change to Effexor 2 x 7 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25435?item=4806