Posted by ayuda on December 6, 2002, at 11:09:51
In reply to Re: Effexor and weight gain » ayuda, posted by IsoM on December 5, 2002, at 0:37:08
I know -- the way these things work, people have had s/e all over the place. That's why I'm skeptical when someone says, "that's not a typical side effect of that medication." From what I'm seeing, EVERYTHING is a typical side-effect of ADs! Or just about. I was completely nauseated all the time while on the Effexor -- no amount of antacids would help, and I developed an ulcer -- but at the same time had a sharp increase in appetite. That was really hell. I wish it had at least come with a decrease in appetite like you had. In that respect, I am glad to be off the Effexor.
> It's not understood yet why one medication will have one side effect & yet a completely opposite effect for others. I've noticed that some SSRIs can either cause weight gain or weight loss in persons taking them. You gained weight on Effexor - I couldn't give it a long enough trial to see if it would've helped for me as within a week of taking it daily, I had lost all appetite & the thought of eating became repugnant. I had to quit it before I starved to death. I couldn't force more than a few spoonsful of food into me through a day.
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