I am currently weaning myself off Effexor XR. I was on 150mg daily for around 5 years up until a couple months ago when I started the weaning process. I am now at the lowest dosage which is 37.5 mg. So far the withdrawals haven't been too bad since I'm weaning extremely slowly, however, I am experiencing one major change since starting the weaning process and that is weight gain. Since the weaning began I've gained 20 pounds (and that's in a 2 month period). I haven't been eating more or doing anything differetly since I started to wean, so it's weird. I asked my doctor if that is a normal withdrawal effect and she said "no." I'm just perplexed as to where these 20 pounds came from and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this or knows anything about it? Any and all responses are appreciated. Thanks!
2006-10-23 07:30:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
As a matter of fact, Effexor and weight gain go hand in hand. Most people won't go off it for that reason. Kind of like smoking!
I too am weaning off right now, though I am going on a different med and withdrawl has been hell for me.
I have heard many, many complaints with wieght gain associated to being on Effexor, going off Effexor. Let's face it, this drug just sucks.
2006-10-23 07:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started takiong Effexor a couple of years ago in that time I have gained forty pounds and cannot lose it.I just got off the med and switched to Zoloft. Anyone who tells me you don't gain weight on that drug is either lying or has a totally different metabolism. My doc keeps telling me it is weight neutral I don't believe him. I am living proof. I have been off it a couple of weeks completely. I don't know if I will ever go back down..thats enough to depress anyone. I didn't have too bad of withdrawals but I was only on 150 mg. Anyone have this same experience?? Please share.
2014-08-05 15:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Susan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! I just typed in my search bar, withdrawal symptoms of effexor rx, and alot of sites came up with some really helpful information. One girl wrote that she gained 15lbs. in 2 months. You might want to begin reasearching these sites so you will not feel like you are the only one this is happening to. It appears that you have a tough road ahead of you but it can be done, very slowly! Don't always believe what the doctor tells you!! Good Luck!
2006-10-23 07:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I am on effexor I noticed a lot of weight loss and when I am off I noticed that I eat more and gain weight. But since you eat normally as you did on effexor you might want to go to your doctor and get a blood test for your thyroid function.
2006-10-23 07:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by charming_imogen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I even have long gone for the period of the comparable factor different than i replaced into coming off of Zoloft instead of Effexor. i in my view advise occurring your scientific expert and getting some thing that may assist you get via this adjustment time. i understand how depressing you experience. I hate to tell you this, yet my withdrawals lasted for many months even nonetheless I weaned off very slowly. Avery small dose (as mandatory) of xanax, valium, and so on. can help you alot. solid luck. i think your soreness.
2016-10-02 21:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the side effects of stoping Effexor are numerous. Loss of appetite is one of them. Tiredness is another. The weight gain may be a side effect of the tiredness you may be experiencing. This will make you less active and therefore your weight may increase. Just give it some time, your metabolism will change and you should see a decrease in weight. Hang in there.
2006-10-23 07:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by swomedicineman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋