What are the side effects of venlafaxime? and how potent is the 150mg dosage of it? in terms of brain sedative effects

Venlafaxine s.e.: Side effects in more than 10% of people include headache, nausea, insomnia, general weakness, dizziness, ejaculation problems, sleepiness, dry mouth and sweating. Side effects in 1-10% of people include anorexia, constipation, nervousness, visual abnormality, anorgasmia, high blood pressure, impotence, tremors, vomiting, and weight changes. 150mg may be potent dose in terms of sedative effect.

Effexor-XR: The side effects of venlafaxine 150mg only comes in "xr" or 'extended release' capsules. Therefore it's not releasing the entire 150mg at once however over a 24hr period. 150mg is a very standard does of venlafaxine it also comes in 30, 75, 150, 220 capsules. There are also lower dose's of 30mg & 75mg xr capsules. Venlafaxine is more known for its stimulating of the brain, rather than sedating effec.