Am I going to gain weight while taking Effexor XR?

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Am I going to gain weight while taking Effexor XR?

Effexor XR is venlafaxine HCI (37.5 mg for the first week, then 75 mg from then on), a medication for anxiety and depression. One of the side effects is loss of appetite, but I know everyone has different reactions. Anyone have any experience with this medication or know about it?

2007-10-02 11:57:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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I'm on 250 mg and ever since I started on Effexor I noticed a loss of appetite. Because of that I've lost about 10 lbs since I've been on it. The only other side effect I have is a loss of sex drive.

2007-10-06 07:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

For me, it's harder to lose weight, but I haven't gained because of it. I also have not noticed a loss of appetite.

2007-10-02 12:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋