I've always been small, 24 waist. After going on effexor, I dropped about 10- 15 pounds and my friends and family were worried about me-- I looked waifish and like I lived in a starving 3rd world country. I still can't gain back the weight and I eat like crazy.
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I've been on Effexor for one year and I've gained 100 lbs, that's right!!! 100 lbs!!! I gained the weight so fast that I have stretch marks like a pregnant woman. I inspect buildings for a living so I am on my feet all day climbing stairs, ladders, going on roofs... lots of exercise, and I haven't changed my eating habits at all. It works great for the depression, I'm totally happy regardless of the weight gain, but 100 lbs that fast can't be good for me!
Effexor DOES affect your weight long-term, in one way or another... beware!
Effexor DOES affect your weight long-term, in one way or another... beware!
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I am on my 3rd day off of effexor 150mg..cold turkey. there is no other way. if you try to ween yourself off you still have the side effects eventually. i was on effexor for 2-1/2 years and have gained about 25-30 lbs. if i had known this was a side effect i never would have taken the drug. of course my doctor never mentioned this happening. I have called my doctors office and left a message to see if there is anything natural i can take to help with the side effects. i just wonder what effect effexor had on my metabolism because the only other time i was this heavy was when i was 8 months pregnant with my daughter 20 years ago. i don't eater anymore than i used to but the weight just keeps piling on....any suggestions on the weight...
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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?
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hello,
Its been a few weeks now since coming off the efflexor due to the sudden weight gain that I previously wrote about - Have to say for the first time I dont feel as sluggish,hopefully that can be an indication that the metoblism is returning back to normal.The brain shivers & nightmares were the worst side effect,then came sudden mood swings which is not like me to be so moody.Am going to focus on being healthy ie eating well & excercise to see if this assists in reducing the gained weight & to keep anxiety under control using the cognitive behaviour therapy to prevent any relapse of having to go on another medication.For others reading these posts please monitor your weight to begin with when starting the Efflexor - I lost weight to begin with, then in no time without eating more or changing lifestyle I gained alot of weight, it crept up no time.
Bel 8-|
Its been a few weeks now since coming off the efflexor due to the sudden weight gain that I previously wrote about - Have to say for the first time I dont feel as sluggish,hopefully that can be an indication that the metoblism is returning back to normal.The brain shivers & nightmares were the worst side effect,then came sudden mood swings which is not like me to be so moody.Am going to focus on being healthy ie eating well & excercise to see if this assists in reducing the gained weight & to keep anxiety under control using the cognitive behaviour therapy to prevent any relapse of having to go on another medication.For others reading these posts please monitor your weight to begin with when starting the Efflexor - I lost weight to begin with, then in no time without eating more or changing lifestyle I gained alot of weight, it crept up no time.
Bel 8-|
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I have been taking Effexor for 5 years and only after reading several different post from not only this site but many other, have I decided that I should of stopped a long time ago. I have several different health issues that have been talked about on this site alone. I was 31 when I started taking Effexor and had no other health problems. Now on the other hand I feel like a 70 year old women and have the health issues to go along. I just wanted to be able to play with my children and have participate in life. Now I am trying to go cold turkey off the effexor. I stopped taking it 4 days ago I was on the dose of 375. I did not know that I would have high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, metabolic disorder, gain 37 plus pounds. Now the side effects of not taking it may even push me back in the corner and not come out again. If you start you may not stop. I enjoyed the highs with Effexor, just not what the morning, month and years offered later. I hope that I will stay strong.
Good Luck to all that decide to go this way.
I have been taking Effexor for 5 years and only after reading several different post from not only this site but many other, have I decided that I should of stopped a long time ago. I have several different health issues that have been talked about on this site alone. I was 31 when I started taking Effexor and had no other health problems. Now on the other hand I feel like a 70 year old women and have the health issues to go along. I just wanted to be able to play with my children and have participate in life. Now I am trying to go cold turkey off the effexor. I stopped taking it 4 days ago I was on the dose of 375. I did not know that I would have high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, metabolic disorder, gain 37 plus pounds. Now the side effects of not taking it may even push me back in the corner and not come out again. If you start you may not stop. I enjoyed the highs with Effexor, just not what the morning, month and years offered later. I hope that I will stay strong.
Good Luck to all that decide to go this way.
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yes it will cause you to gain approx. 30lbs.
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I take effexor XR. So far I have lost quite a bit of weight, and the only other side effect is restless leg syndrome (on occasion). This drug has worked for me, but it won't work for everyone.
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I've been reading all these stories about everyone who has gain weight while taking Effexor for a short period of time to a long period.
I have been on Effexor now for 2 years, and I have had absolutely no weight gain!
I call this god in a bottle!
I hope other people who are prescribed Effexor have the same luck as I have.
Cathy
I have been on Effexor now for 2 years, and I have had absolutely no weight gain!
I call this god in a bottle!
I hope other people who are prescribed Effexor have the same luck as I have.
Cathy
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I can't believe there are so many others who have gained weighted while on Effexor. My doctor told me it was the best drug on the market and could perhaps help me to loose weight - yet I gained 40lbs over the year I was on it. Its my 4th day off and I'm dizzy and nauseous and hope these effects are gone soon so I can concentrate on loosing all this weight. Thanks.
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I hate to be one of the nay-sayers, but I've lost 35 pounds while on effexor. I feel sane enough to not be eating all the time. I actually weigh less now (153lbs) than I did in my mid-20s (I'm 34).
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The Effexor made me feel great and relieved my anxiety. After taking it for over a year I would have spells of not being able to stay awake. I would have to lay my head down on my desk at work for a while. I almost went to sleep while driving once, but fought it until I got home. I guess I should have pulled over for a while. I gained 25 lbs. while on Effexor. I had to go off it because of the drowsiness and the weight gain, which was depressing in itself. When I tried to go off the medication, I had brain shocks (zapping and zizzing in my head like when a bug zapper gets a bug) and felt soooo weird. I went off it as the doctor ordered by skipping a day and then worked up to skipping 2 days. I was ok skipping one day, but after 2 days the zapping started. I was afraid it was going to be like that forever, but after about 6 weeks it stopped. Unfortunately, I still have the weight.
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I have been on effexor for 3 years and lost weight
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I have taken effexor for 18 months. Over the last 18 months I have put on 40 pounds. I have dieted strictly and lost nothing, not even a 1/2 pound. I have my thryoid checked etc. I to have been tired. after being told my doctors to eat between what i am not and NOTHING, I gave up the effexor. We will see. For those that say "eat less" you don't know what you are talking about. You haven't been in this. Look how many people have the same results. It isn't "eating too much". It is frustrating and depressing.
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I have been on Effexor for about a month this is my 4th drug I have tried and it works for my depression and anxiety better than anything I have took. I havent noticed the weight gain, due to already gaining the weight from zoloft. I gained 50lbs on that and was taken off by my doctor, then put on welbutrin well that didnt work so good a nice trip to the Er dept for a reaction to it. Then I was placed on prozac yup more weight gain and all of this in 1 years time. I am well over the weight I was after I had my kids. I am to the point that I want to take ADHD drugs just to loose the weight. They seem to work for them........
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