i'm quitting Effexor cold turkey today because of side effects

i've been on various drugs for depression and OCD since 1996. however, i've been on 300MG Effexor for about a year, and have gained about 30 pounds. i eat very, very little - and it doesn't seem to matter. i lose NO weight. 90 percent of the weight has come on in my lower abdomen area, and my butt and hips. i look as if i am pregnant...i also feel very bloated all of the time. can anyone help me on what to do to lose the weight and tell me how long it should take? gaining weight only makes depression worse - even if that isn't the core of the depression, people don't wan't to have one more thing to worry about like their weight and personal self esteem. anyone that has stopped Effexor Cold Turkey, please respond. i need all of the info i can get!

[mr.lucky66]

It hasn't been fun for me getting off effexor but it's been worth it. Try to taper off slowly. I hope this helps you with the weight and wish you all the best.

[calgary67]

I hope you don't crash coming off to so fast.  I gained so much weight too and in the same places as you.  I haven't lost weight but I am feeling better in my head and emotions.  I can finally cry.  Haven't done that in so long and it feels so good. I was emotionally dead.  Keep me posted as your progress. Good luck.
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