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ArielleRose
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 Posted: 04/22/07 - 09:50 Post subject: twilamae |
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| Effexor caused me to gain about 40 pounds. One day I got sick of all the meds I was taking, because NONE of them helped me a bit, so I just stopped. (Yes, I know you aren't supposed to be able to do that with Effexor but I did and had no side effects.) I began to shed weight immediately and got back down to my normal size, until the doctor talked me into taking Effexor again. Dumb, dumb, dumb. |
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| Posted: 04/30/07 - 21:02 Post subject: |
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| I took Paxil for 6 years and then switched to Effexor b/c I had gained about 40lbs. After a year on Effexor XR I gained another 40. I looked like someone pumped me up with a bicycle pump. I have always worked out and would not consider myself an overeater. Everyone told me "it's just because your thyroid is hypoactive" etc. I always knew that something was "off". As I got older and got into a better place in my life my Doctor weaned me off and now I do not not take anything. I have lost about 50lbs in 18 months. I would never discourage someone from using antidepressants, but be warned of this issue. Also, when I went off Effexor XR I did experience vertigo symptoms. I thought I was crazy until I read a post on here! |
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| Posted: 05/03/07 - 20:54 Post subject: Effexor |
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| I have been on effexor for almost 2yrs and I am 30lbs over weight. At first lost 30lbs and then gained it back within 6 mts. I am currently trying to lower my dosage to see if that helps. Please let me know if anyone has any suggestions |
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Nancy s.
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| Posted: 05/05/07 - 10:19 Post subject: effexor and weight gain GOOD NEWS!!! |
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I have good news for everyone!!!! . I too an in my 40's I took effexor for two and a half years, I was unable to lose weight the entire time I was on it. and put on 25 lbs. For the first 3 months after going off effexor I still could not lose weight. I was working out 1 1/2 hours a day. and taking in 800 calories or less.I could not drop a pound. Then I start to search the internet about OTHER DRUGS THAT I WAS TAKING. I was also taking zyrtek at the same time for my allergies I a found out that Zyrtek causes weight gain as well.
I never in my wildest dreams thought that something as simple as an antihistamine could cause weight gain. So I went off the zyrtek as well. and I lost 5 lbs. in 7 days, then I lost another 5 lbs. in the next 7 days. today I have lost a total of 12 lbs. since being totally drug free for about 16 days. So, I think that everyone needs to ask themselves "Is there any other perscription or nonperscription (over the counter) drug that I am taking that could cause me not to lose weight. you would be surprised, all drugs, no matter what they are, can cause weight gain. GOOD LUCK to everyone. Nancy |
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| Posted: 05/10/07 - 12:55 Post subject: Re: EFFEXOR |
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| I know from personal experience that drinking alot of water doesn't make U lose weight, I been on Effexor for one year. I have started to gain weight regardless of drinking a ton of water everyday and exercising some days for an hour on my stationary bicycle. |
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Niamh
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| Posted: 05/18/07 - 07:06 Post subject: Eat Less? |
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| Water retention? Eat Less? You have not been on this medication before and yet you're on a website talking to tons ofpeople who have experienced weight gain and you say the 'pharamist' said it was just water retention and not to eat so much? I dont eat any more than I did when I was 57 kilos. This medication makes you put on weight. I never ever was a heavy person but now I'm 69 kilos and dont eat any more than a balanced healthy diet. Even my Doc had been on Effexor and said he came off them or he'd be a fat little guy. I say if you can ween off it people, ween off it and let's find alternative solutions, ie yoga, meditation, st johns wort perhaps. But gaining weight is just anor problem! |
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| Posted: 05/18/07 - 07:21 Post subject: |
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| Katey-O wrote: | | i am 40 years old and have been on effexor for 2-1/2 to 3 years. today is my 4th day of taking myself off of it. after gaining 30-35 lbs i have had enough....the worst is the belly fat. i look like i am pregnant. before taking effexor i was comftorable with my weight, i am 5'1" and weighed 125 lbs. now i am bout 160 lbs...i hate it...the withdrawls are okay so far the worst is the nausea and dizziness and shocks!! fingers crossed we including my family get through this...any suggestions on natural herbs or vitamins i can take to help with the side effects? |
Katey O please dont go cold turkey, I was on 75g and then took them every second day and then took 37.5 which I am now on every second day, then I'll do every three days. I have been on effexor for three years and was a lovely 57kilos at 5'4 and now I'm 69kilos. When I had a short stint on 150 I went up to 71kilos. Do it more gradually even if you're on a small dose, the brain shivers aren't good for you. Hope this helps.
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| Posted: 05/18/07 - 07:35 Post subject: Re: EFFEXOR |
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| Guest wrote: | | Guest wrote: | | dont eat so much. |
Great advice. (rolls eyes) |
I agree. Great advice ****! So you think we're all just sitting around eating ourselves fat. Give Effexor a go then and see how you go!!!!!!!!!!!! Some people actually loose weight but most of us put it on. I was 57kilos for years and now I'm 69 kilos and dont eat any more, some things can be down to growing older but it's all a little too coincidental that we put on weight the same time periods we're on effexor. |
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| Posted: 05/18/07 - 08:24 Post subject: Effexor & weight gain |
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| The brain shivers will go away even though you think they might not. It will take a few weeks though. The weight gain is another matter. I still have the extra 30 after 2 years. |
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| Posted: 05/24/07 - 19:54 Post subject: weight gain on effexor and withdrawal symptoms |
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I weighed under 120 when I started on Effexor 10 years ago. I have been on a low dose of 150 up to 300 and I think 375. I've always taken it with other psych drugs. I now weigh 150 normally and I have had periods of lots of exercise to none and eat about the same as I always have. I am less than 5'1" so I am clearly overweight. I am much heavier that I was when 9 mths pregnant with either of my children. I know it is the drugs, and it has been near impossible to lose any. Even though I am going through the hell of wothdrawal now and eating even less, the scale is not budging. I am down to 112.5 as of today and go back to the doc in a week. He put me back on Wellbutrin (which I begged to be taken off of a couple of years ago) to help with the "discontinuation symptoms". At least he is one that believes in the withdrawals. Just with cuttin down twice I am very lethargic, moody, head achy and have had the worse cold ever that hit me like a ton of bricks. Right now I am also on the Wellbutrin, Trazadone for sleep, and Lithium for bi-polar.
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