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#1
May 27, 2008, 06:26 PM
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I'm asking for people's personal opinions...
Anyone have longish term experience with an AD (like 4+ months) where they did NOT gain weight? Just looking for ideas to discuss with the pdoc when I see him.
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May 27, 2008, 07:44 PM
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Hi there,
No weight gain on Effexor XR and I've been on it for 5 years. Best, Okie
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#3
May 27, 2008, 07:47 PM
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Efforxor and Cipromil do a good job.
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May 27, 2008, 08:41 PM
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No weight gain while on Effexor XR for 5 plus years. If anything it's messed up my appetite.
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#5
May 27, 2008, 10:24 PM
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I've had no weight gain on Lexapro. Been on it about 6 months
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May 28, 2008, 02:11 AM
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I started on Wellbutrin recently and have heard many people lose weight on it. It has reduced my appetite. I hope this holds up, as I would like to lose some weight.
Tell your pdoc that you want a "weight neutral" anti-depressant and he will know which ones fill the bill.
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#7
May 28, 2008, 06:13 AM
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I haven't gained weight on Celexa or any of its generics.. Neither on Lexapro.
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May 28, 2008, 05:47 PM
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I have been on wellbutrin for years and it has not made me gain weight.
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#9
May 28, 2008, 06:18 PM
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I was on Effexor for four or five months and didnt notice any weight gain and i know someone else who has been on it for an extended period of time also hasnt gained any weight.
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#10
May 29, 2008, 02:11 AM
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I was on Celexa, Wellbutrin, and Effexor with no weight gain side effects.
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May 29, 2008, 09:41 AM
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I'm starting to notice quite a trend here... interesting. Thanks everyone. Feel free to continue commenting if you so desire... might be useful for others, but thanks everyone
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Jun 30, 2008, 12:08 AM
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I'm on 150mg Effexor xr for a year. Acually lost weight. I am on other meds that have weight loss as side (anorexia) i.e. aricept and Chantix.
I am aware of the depressant side of chantix and have managed so far.
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#13
Jun 30, 2008, 12:44 AM
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There is a wonderful On the Couch interview with Wyeths Dr. Phil Ninan on Pristiq. With Dr. Grohol and includes Effexor. It speaks alot of discontinuation symptoms i.e. Brain shivers. Check it out.
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Jul 04, 2008, 10:09 PM
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Took Effexor 150 xr for a year and lost weight. Also stopped alcohol which could be a factor. Substituted Pristiq 2 days ago. Supposed not increase weight. Peace
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#15
Oct 30, 2008, 03:26 AM
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Quote:
Weight gain has always been a HUGE concern for me, especially when choosing meds. I have a twisted logic regarding this issue... Oh yeah sure, I have weight issues which cause me to have low self-esteem and depression, but you want to put me on meds to "cure" my depression, but they will cause me to gain weight... I guess they figure that at least I'll be a happy fatty. But to me, its just masking the problem. ****absulutely no offense to anyone at all, these are my personal issues**** Regarding your question, I have been taking 40mg of Celexa for 3 full months and have not only gained a single pound, but I have infact lost approx. 20+ pounds. I think that I was able to decompress emotionally and my body finally was able to relax and shed some weight. I have not changed any eating habits (increase/decrease of intake) or activity (virtually none). Hopefully you'll give an AD a chance, when you feel better you can accomplish more! Good Luck! |
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Nov 01, 2008, 09:17 AM
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I have been on Wellbutrin for a couple years now and at first it made me extremely hungry! I did gain weight on it, although many people say they lose weight.
I am not happy with this gain as I am tall and was always happy with my height and weight (slim). I exercise strenuously, aerobics and weight training but still do not lose weight; I am sure the wellbutrin is contributing to it. I see many above posters have lost/not gained on Effexor; I may ask my pdoc if I can try that..........as I cannot tolerate weight gain myself but this is just ME. Some people would rather have a few extra pounds if the med is helping their depression. In my case I get more depressed if I gain weight. |
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Nov 01, 2008, 10:42 AM
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i too have been on wellbutrin and effexor with no weight gain. in fact, the first few days i started taking wellbutrin i had NO appetite and needed to be reminded to eat.
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#18
Nov 02, 2008, 12:27 AM
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I took 20mg of Lexapro for a year and watched what I ate and didn't gain any weight.
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Nov 02, 2008, 11:24 AM
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I'm wondering if the weight loss IS due to the creation of less anxiety, thus less cortisol, equalling weight loss?
Any drug that makes you feel hungry is a tough one, imo.
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Nov 05, 2008, 10:48 PM
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Umm well I've hardly been on Cipralex for a long time (month and a bit) but I've had no weight gain with it.......
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