I am weaning off of effexor( with Dr. help)which I have been on for over 5 yrs. for depression and anxiety.Am new to this forum also.I have probably gained over 45 -50lbs. while on this drug.Have any of you with the same side effect been able to drop the weight once you stopped the use of effexor?I am terrified that the weight will not come off.Does any one out there have any good news?
Hi Rosebud, I'm new to this also. OMGosh!!!! My doc increased my Effexor up to 250mg and I've gained 60-70lbs. Did all this weight gain come from this medication? If so, I need to talk to my doctor about this. I've never had a weight problem my whole life until now. This really stinks. I hate my current doctor and the thought of even telling him I want to be put on something else let's just say he won't be too happy. TOO BAD!! I do have another appt. with another doctor coming up. Sure hope he can help me. Been out of work since April due to my depression. Scheduled to return mid-August and I'm not any better because my current doc wouldn't change my meds. he just kept increasing the Effexor. He's such an idiot!
Weight Gain With Effexor
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 18:51:53
