effoxor xr 37.5 yes or no?

37.5 is a very, very low dose, and doesn't come with the high risk of withdrawl or bad side effects that you see with doses above 150mg. At higher doses, that's when the full effects kick in. At the low dose, it acts just like a SSRI, and does quite well at that.

As antidepressants go, Effexor is pretty devoid of side-effects, actually. You'll find a long shopping list of adverse effects when you look it up, but given the nature of the studies and the percentages, I would take it with a grain of salt. From a medical standpoint, it's one of the best drugs for depression out there. If you feel like your depression is spinning out of control, a trial of this drug is strongly recommended. The only downside is that people often feel worse before they feel better when starting an antidepressant, and 3-4 weeks are required before its therapeutic effect may be felt. Start the drug, try to surround yourself with support from family and friends, be patient, and give it a chance to work. If it doesn't, work with your mental health provider on the next step.