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Weight gain after stopping effexor

Has anyone experience weight gain after stopping effexor?  I've been off of it for 3 months and gained ten pounds since.  I've taken this drug for three years and have been taking anti-depressant since I was 15.  Is it possible it messed up my metabolism?
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i had weight issues when i was on effexor...i gained some weight.
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I took Effexor for about six months and never experienced weight gain while taking it or after I stopped.
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