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Posted by Analine on January 17, 2002, at 20:05:52
Hi, I was previously on Aurorix (which did nothing at all for my depression) then I changed to Efexor and suddenly balloned up 15kg! I was just wondering if it was the Efexor that caused this. I really need to find out because it is making my life hell. Thanks xxx
Posted by TSA West on January 17, 2002, at 20:35:37
In reply to weight gain with Efexor, posted by Analine on January 17, 2002, at 20:05:52
----------------TSA West----------------
Effexor is less likely to cause weight-gain than SSRIs, according to clinical trials and post-marketing experience. Even if the Effexor does cause weight-gain for you, consider whether the emotional benefit of the drug outweighs the side-effect(s).
Another idea is to treat the obesity pharmacologically with some buproprion: (Diabetes, June 2001 "Buproprion SR Significantly Enhances Weight Loss When Used with a Moderate-Intensity Lifestyle Intervention").
Posted by MaKi on January 18, 2002, at 11:48:47
In reply to emotional benefit » Analine, posted by TSA West on January 17, 2002, at 20:35:37
Hi Analine,
Just thought I'd let you know that I so far have not gained
weight while taking Effexor XR for the last 6 weeks. In fact,
I've lost from about 15-20lbs since. I'm not sure what could
be making you gain the weight but I'm convinced that it's not
Effexor XR. Hope this information is some sort of relief for
you!Good Luck,
Joanne (MaKi)
Posted by girlie on January 18, 2002, at 15:06:42
In reply to Weight Gain on Effexor XR (Analine), posted by MaKi on January 18, 2002, at 11:48:47
"I'm not sure what could be making you gain the weight but I'm convinced that it's not Effexor XR."
It's not the Effexor for YOU, but it may be for HER. Everyone is different and a lot of people DO gain weight on Effexor.
I did! I've been off of Effexor for 12 days now and have finally LOST weight - 5 pounds!
girlie
> Hi Analine,
>
> Just thought I'd let you know that I so far have not gained
> weight while taking Effexor XR for the last 6 weeks. In fact,
> I've lost from about 15-20lbs since. I'm not sure what could
> be making you gain the weight but I'm convinced that it's not
> Effexor XR. Hope this information is some sort of relief for
> you!
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Joanne (MaKi)
Posted by CincyJack on January 18, 2002, at 17:26:05
In reply to weight gain with Efexor, posted by Analine on January 17, 2002, at 20:05:52
Initially, my appetite was suppressed. Then I think I just began eating more - maybe less anxious about weight gain? I had a real sugar jones and was simply eating too much junk.
Doing well since the end of the year, though, with a lower carb diet. I hope it's a lifestyle change and not a diet. I fully expect lose the 10 or so pounds I gained.
Posted by AnneL on January 19, 2002, at 10:14:09
In reply to Lost then Gained, posted by CincyJack on January 18, 2002, at 17:26:05
I have been on Effexor for 1 year now and at 225 mg. for six months. Before Effexor I started exhibiting OCD/mania-like symtoms and became obsessed with an intense "diet" and exercise program. Lost 45 pounds and looked good at 130 lbs. and looking back at pictures looked horrible at 120 pounds (I thought I "rocked"). But, this couch potato also ran 2 marathons and was running daily (and I never felt better, but my husband and my children were convinced I was "nuts" and I was overdoing it based on my compulsions and some wierd hypomania thing).
Since I have not had any compulsions or at least have not acted on them since going on Effexor, my eating habits have changed. Of course I have gained some of my weight back. I am also not weighing and measuring my food (28 grams of cereal for instance) and have lost the excitement over counting "points" with Weight Watchers (an excellent program, by the way, I just took it to the limits!).
With my own individual experience with Effexor I can say that the "calmness" (too much) leads to a lack of my motivation to exercise and I do experience from time-to-time fairly intense cravings for carbohydrates. I do believe, however, that a lifestyle change on my part would allow me to lose weight. However, it would take 10,000 volts or the addition of something activing like Wellbutrin to help me get going! And this is exactly what I will be discussing with my pdoc next week! Hope this helps!!
Posted by babyface on January 19, 2002, at 10:41:20
In reply to Eating habits, calmness and Effexor, posted by AnneL on January 19, 2002, at 10:14:09
I have gained at least 10 lbs since being on effexor and not able to take off more than 2lbs after heavy dieting and then I gained it again.
For me it has been the Effexor since I never had a problem with my weight!
I do feel that Effexor is a good medicine for me so I choose to stay on it despite the weightgain.
Posted by Analine on January 23, 2002, at 16:31:15
In reply to Re: Eating habits, calmness and Effexor, posted by babyface on January 19, 2002, at 10:41:20
Thankyou all so much for replying! I wasn't sure if anyone would :D. It's interesting to know how it affects people so differently. I think you're all right though, that despite the weight gain if Efexor works for me I should keep on taking it. It's just so frustrating :D.
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