Posted by Sad Panda on September 15, 2004, at 5:12:05
In reply to Re: Effexor and weight gain? » Camille Dumont, posted by saw on September 15, 2004, at 1:16:48
> Hi Camille
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> I do agree that doctors overlook this very important issue. My doctor was kind enough to ask me how I felt about myself and weight gain/loss issues before deciding to prescribe Effexor. She obviously did not think it would have any substance in terms of weight gain. Actually, she said that it was NOT known for weight gain as a side effect. Well, I shall be telling her otherwise when I next see her.
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> Sabrina
>
>Hi Sabrina,
AD's can be very hit & miss for people & also do different things to different people. Statistically, Effexor & Prozac are least likely to cause weight gain, while Remeron is most likely to cause weight gain (roughly 50/50 chance). Some people hate Effexor but I have had the best time on it. I am trying to reduce my intake of Effexor because it is causing me apathy. Effexor makes me so happy that I just couldn't care less if I gained weight on it & overall I have found that the happier I am, the less I binge eat. Also, get your thyroid looked at, these meds can alter your metabolism as well as increase your appetite. One of Hypothyroidism's side effects is depression.
Cheers,
Paul.
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