I take the effexor in the morning. if i took it at night, i woulnt be able to sleep. but my problemis i feel bloated EVERYDAY! im not even overweight, its either the effexor or nicotine gum ive been addicted to for yrs. Yea sadly im addicted to nicotine gum and cant get off of it . Im goingto go join this cool gym in pittsburgh thats open 24 yrs a day and u get personal trainers. im going to tell them, look, i want all the focus on my stomach since im in good shape otherwise. i only weight like 180 if that. I wish i could get off this nicotine gum but its like an obsession/compulsion. Welbutrin i loved the few days i took it, less nicotine cravings, felt less bloated but guess what! i broke out in hives and am allergic to it! life is against me i swear but im trying!