Has anybody that is on this put weight on? i have been on them 2 years and i'm on 300mg and went from 7 and half stone to 11 stone.
2006-07-05 03:05:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
This is a anti depressant
2006-07-05 05:08:54 · update #1
I'm in the Uk
2006-07-05 11:29:43 · update #2
Hi, I'm a pharmacist from Oklahoma.
Unfortunately, weight gain is a common problem among patients taking anti-depressants. The side-effect is thought to be due to the way that anti-depressants modify the release of neurotransmitters in your brain. Correcting the chemical imbalance responsible for depression often causes your endocrine system to do strange things.
Discuss the problem with your doctor. Your physician may decide that the risks outweigh the benefits with your current anti-depressant therapy if you are actively gaining weight. However, don't avoid lifestyle modifications as Effexor may not be the sole reason for weight gain. Exercise often, eat right, drink water and get plenty of sleep. Neglecting these things and blaming weight gain on drugs is an all too convenient excuse.
2006-07-05 03:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm on 150mg - effexor (XL) venlafaxine.
I actually found they made me lose weight, and i have heard this from others aswell.
Maybe you should lower your dose, it is very high - are u in the UK? Cos that sort of dose is only given to patients that have been hospitalised here, because of the effects it can have.
2006-07-05 11:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by Robin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend gained 30lbs over a 2 yr time period. Not sure what the equivalency is to stone weight. Anyway, she was taking them in combination with gabitrel (sp?).
2006-07-05 03:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on them for nearly 3 years, my weight was up and down constantly. Off them now and weight back to normal.
Whatever your on the tablets for, I hope they are helping you.
2006-07-05 03:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by Sua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on efexor at one time...not sure if it was XL or not..it was for my anxiety....i didn't gain any weight...I gained wait when i was on Paxil....not on that anymore!!! now, i'm on zoloft! much better...no weight gain or major side effects!
2006-07-05 03:08:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they don't put on weight, i am on the same thing. i take the 150 mg and it don't make me hungry at all. it makes me kinda nervous.
2006-07-06 05:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by no they don't, i take it too 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that mediation for epilepsy? or an anti depresant- e-mail me
2006-07-05 03:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by andylegendoneill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋