Best not to read it really. Nevertheless, as you brought up
hot flushes, I thought I would look
and see if they are mentioned. It does say that more than 1 in 10 users could experience flushing. It also mentions so many others, that I myself have never experienced.
As your doctor says, however, that it could decrease the intensity of hot flushes, that is a good thing.
I did find that Effexor certainly controls my anxiety, depression and panics, so it is great for that. See how you go.