Does Effexor cause weight gain or weight loss?

Question

I just started. Over this past year i've gained like 50lbs and was hoping that this might help w/the weight gain.

Answer 1

i beleive it is fairly neutral

this site gives you a message board of people on effexor:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/WeightLoss/messages/276.html

some have been experiencing weight loss and others weight gain, while still others have stayed the same weight-wise...

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It could go either way. In the first few weeks, it can take away your appetite, causing a loss. Some lucky people find that Effexor controls all their urges: smoking, alcohol, or overeating.

But many people find that after a few months, they start gaining, even if they're not eating any more than usual. This type of weight can be more stubborn and harder to take off than "normal" weight gain. My GUESS is that since you're already feeling overweight, the weight might be harder to take off while you're on Effexor, even if the Effexor itself doesn't cause any further weight gain.

If I were you, I would start weighing myself weekly. If you are dieting (or eating how you normally do), and find that you're still gaining or just not losing, speak to your doctor. They can tweak your dosage or perhaps put you on something else to counteract the weight gain.

Answer 4

It can go either way. I am on the lowest dose and have been losing (10lbs the first month). I always had trouble losing weight prior to taking Effexor. Tons of people complain of substantial weight gain though... You won't know until you try it.

You might want to research the withdrawal symptoms of this drug as well. Lots have had a seriously bad time trying to get off of it.

Answer 5

Eat 5 6 small meals a day instead of 3

Answer 6

Loss

Answer 7

Like most antidepressants, it causes weight gain-but I took it for a few years and stayed fairly constant.

Answer 8

Get tips from weight loss community

Answer 9

drink green tea

Answer 10

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