ibromyalgia
"I have had fibro for 18 years and have been on many medications. Being put on Effexor XR  over a year ago I have tolerated it well .. Maintained a healthy weight and it takes the pain from a 10 down to 2-3. My only complaint is that I have always had a sharp mind and I notice that I feel lost sometimes in what I'm doing even in my own home .. Very loopey. I'm 43 years old and take this along with 50 mg x2 of Tramadol every day. I would recommend it if you have fibromyalgia. It's worked better than all other snris or ssris out there."