Venlafaxine
generalized anxiety disorde
"I was prescribed 37.5 mg. daily to deal with the trifecta of anxiety, hot flashes and sleeplessness.  I'm finding that the hot flashes have greatly decreased and that while I still wake up during the night, I am able to get back to sleep.  My anxiety is still there but is finally manageable and I'm okay with that.  I am happy to have some relief with this dosage and will not increase it unless absolutely necessary.  The side effects that I am experiencing  are dry mouth, constipation and a little weight gain but I am willing to deal with this in order not to suffer as I had for so long.  I take meds with breakfast and did notice that if I forget a dose, I am unable to sleep that night."