What was your experience like on the antidepressant Effexor xr for GAD (not depression)?

From my own experience, I wouldn't say that effexor is good for anxiety at all.

Hello NBA. Effexor has been used in off label use for a variety of anxiety disorders. Is it successfull, yes to a point for if it wasn't it would not be prescribed for these diagnosis. Its wait and see, lets hope that the drug helps your GAD. Regards, pledge

I didn't personally do well on Effexor. Everyone is different. I take Wellbutrin along with Lamictal. Good luck. Ruthie

Hey there NBA, as Pledge said it may take weeks like in 4 to 6, but you may feel better sooner. It takes these type of drugs to build up in your system to get the full effect. I am giving you a link to read about this drug. Please read carefully & if further questions, call your pharmacist or doctor...
https://www.drugs.com/cdi/effexor.html

HATE IT, suggest facing my anxiety I got better without meds. Thank God. Effexor Xr made me manic, rapid cycle, made slight anxiety to SEVERE Anxiety Never ever take anti depressants for anxiety is my motto if you need something try ginger or if you must a medication go with buspar high dose is 40mg. Im facing my fears and now need no meds. I cry get upset but Im in control No more Drugs of USA that in the Greek root word means SOCEREY!! Pharmacy cut to Pharma to PHARM (farm) lets farm society with drugs instead of real love and compassion!!! Teach us how to grow up live life on life's terms without the bad side effects of meds.