Effexor Side Effects: I have been on effexor for about 6 months now and I love the way http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28676 I have been on effexor for about 6 months now and I love the way it makes me feel. After my second child I we diagnosed with PPD I have been on paxil, lexapro, zoloft,and now finally effexor I have gained 40 pounds on it. I am not a lazy person by any me I have been on Effexor for 8 yrs. I get very very sick if dosage Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:58:06 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28676?item=6891 I have been on Effexor for 8 yrs. I get very very sick if dosage is adjusted down by my doctor.This stuff is a mind controlling monster and the side effects will increase over the years.I am so dependent on this drug I can't imagine ever to stop taking it. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28676?item=6891