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Jan 26, 2008, 03:57 PM
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Has anyone been on Effexor?
Did you gain weight or lose weight? |
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Jan 26, 2008, 06:26 PM
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I have been on Effexor xr for the past 8 yrs. I currently take 600 mg.
Effexor has been one of the few meds that I have taken that has had absolutely no affect on my weight. Although weight loss would have been nice  Good luck |
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Jan 26, 2008, 08:13 PM
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I'm on effexor and it definitely affected my relationship with food. It changed my sense of taste rather dramatically - I used to love chocolate,, red wine, and hot chilis. Now I can't stand any of them. I've lost weight while on it, although I'm sure a big part of that was stopping drinking too. But I basically have no appetite and have to force myself to remember to eat.
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Jan 27, 2008, 03:20 AM
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I gained about 25 pounds while I was on it (3months)then I stopped taking it.
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Jan 27, 2008, 03:25 PM
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I've been taking Effexor XR for about 5 years. Right now my dose is 225mg but it has been as high as 450mg. I'm happy to say I have not experienced any weight gain or loss. I've taken other psych meds that unfortunately caused weight gain.
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Jan 28, 2008, 03:54 PM
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I was on Effexor for several years and it did not affect my weight at all.
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Feb 02, 2008, 12:59 AM
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No effect on weight here either. Effexor has saved my life. I'm not worrying about withdrawal, because I plan on taking it for life.
Best, Okie
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Feb 02, 2008, 11:13 AM
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I lost weight on it for the majority of the time. Was on it for a year and a half.
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