Friend taking effexor (venlafaxine) for 3 days. has had mild side effects such as dry mouth, no appetite, headache and insomnia. now has kyphosis. perrla absent. ?

Kyphosis?: Kyphosis cannot come on quickly - it is an abnormal curvature of the upper spine. Are both of his pupils unequal, abnormally shaped and unreactive to light and accomodation? If so, then there is a serious problem and he should be evaluated. The other side effects described are common for effexor (venlafaxine) and will usually subside after 4-6 weeks.