Posted by Salty_Dog on November 3, 2003, at 22:49:43
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » Harley66, posted by clb149 on November 1, 2003, at 23:17:40
I thank you for sharing.
I believe Effexor XR messes with the Thyroid in some manner causing un-explainable problems with our weight. In some causes it allows weight gain even if we eat the same amount of food. In other cases it drops weight even while trying to eat the same.In my case it has resulted in 30 lbs weight gain, but I crave sugar/carbo's. It has slowed down and I no longer go out of my way to eat carbo's. For about three weeks I would eat a full quart of 'Rainbow Sherbet' evey night. Now, the same quart has been sitting in the freezer for a full week.
The big change for me, was getting a job. For some reason, I have lost my lust for sugar, if anything, I am under eating.
I am currently at 600 mg Effexor XR. I will be dropping to 450 mg for a week and then 300 mg for another week. After that I will drop in 75 mg increments, once again a week at a time.If it messes with my job I will revert to 600 mg as I have no room for that kind of behavour at work.
Please, wish me luck.
Good luck to you in your adventures, remember, the next miracle could be just around the corner.
I am/was a serious scuba diver and I remember a story which tells it all.
A cave diver had lost his way and was running out of air (gas), so he decided that he would write a note to his loved ones as his last act.
The cave diver was found by the search party 30 feet from the opening to the cave where he had placed emergency air (gas) tanks.Don't give up.
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