Effexor and Weight Loss/Gain

[Jenlynne]

Has anyone taken Effexor and, if so, did you experience any weight related side-effects.  

I am worried about gaining weight and will not take this medicine until I find out.   I'm just scared because SSRIs cause gain.  Even though this is not an SSRI, it could cause weight gain.

[Angelgunn]

Effexor is the worst med EVER. trust me 34 been guinea pigged on these meds for 20 years, new med, raise dose, add booster, raise, then change... over n over. Effexor kept me from getting pregnant for 2 YEARS, no birth control was taken. I did not think I could get pregnant. After a month in jail, no meds, worse withdrawals of my life, and it all left my system, very shortly after, I was pregnant. Side note..I was so suicidal at one point on effexor I ate maybe 2 bottles 300mg pills, to overdose. Legs went first, couldnt move em. Also note withdrawals set in upon only missing 2 or so days. STAY AWAY FROM EFFEXOR.,!!! SIMILAR SIDE EFFECTS FROM CELEXA ALSO.

[gardengirl66]

Effexor now is being directly associated with anorexia (not to be confused with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa). This form of anorexia is caused by a loss or decrease in appetite and is one of the most common side effects of taking Effexor.Nov 22, 2010

[GossJo]

I have been tapering off Effexor and I am horrified by the weight gain I am experiencing.  I haven't changed my eating habits at all and yet keep gaining weight as I reduce the Effexor.  Panic!

[cowithdrawler]

I am approaching the four week mark since going off effexor. It has been pure hell to sum it all up. I am also experiencing horrific weight gain. I have noticed that I am retaining fluid which I know is contributing. I do not understand the weight gain. Eating has been a challenge due due to the relentless nausea. Still searching for answers. Obviously, my body is completely out of whack. Will my metabolism return to normal in time? Will the weight gain reverse itself? If anyone as the answer, I would sure like to know.

[marissa_isabell]

I am sixteen years old. I started Effexor about a month ago. I since then lost all my appetite. I am down to eating about less than one meal a day. I have lost 4.5 lbs so far, and I see that trend continuing. I can't force myself to eat either because the thought of it makes me nauseous. I was put on this for major depressive disorder.

[My2livers]

marissa_isabell: I'm so sorry that U R struggling w/ major depression, esp at such an early age. I hope the effexor is helping. I started w/ serious suicide attempts at around 20, and put my family thru hell while I was in coma after coma, but I never took any anti-depressants, so.... maybe that's why.  As I aged, my depression decreased. Now that I'm REALLY OLD, and sick, it's returned, but I don't think it would have if I weren't so sick. I wish you well.

[sho1402]

Thank you for adding your comment, as I have been reading all the negative reviews about weight gain, you have helped put my mind at ease

[CafeAmericano]

I AGREE!!!!