Effexor & weight gain

[weedle101]

Has anyone gained wieght or lost weight on effexor? I took paxil and gained 64 lbs in 6 months so now that I have FINALLY got allot off and now that I need to start going back on medication I don't want to balloon up again. This sounds bas but I would rather be thin and messed in the head then fat and fine.

[MacieCodymom03]

I have been on Effexor for about 8 months in fact I have actually lost weight. I guess everyones body reacts different to different meds. Goog luck

[weedle101]

I worked too hard to loose that paxil weight to do it again. Years of weight training with a personal trainer and cardio 6-7 days a week for 90 minutes a day. 1200 calories high protien high fiber diet. Measurements and weighings weekly. I need that discipline and hard work for my family and work not just so I can fit in my clothes! Ah so frusterating. I have taken it once befire but I was pregnant so the whole weight thing couldn't be monitered. I quess I will just start taking it after christmas and hope for the best. THanks everyone

[Venora Moonwind]

I would rather be fat and normal than skinny and in the mental ward.  been there ,done that not ever going backI am loosingmy wweight you just have to work a little harder at it.
Love Venora

[depmomx2]

I've been on effexor xr for about a month, I've gained about 3 pounds. I don't know if it is from the medication or not. I seem to go up and down 5 pounds all the time prior to starting this medication. Only time will tell. At first I never felt hungry, now I want chocolate all the time. Related? Who knows? I do like the medication, I'm on 75mg and hope to go up again after Christmas. They wouldn't do it until after 6 weeks. I have had no side effects and feel a little better.