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Posted by BJL on August 14, 2003, at 18:36:54
Has everyone that's taken Effexor gained weight? The doctor didn't seem to think I'd gain any more than I have on Paxil. I can't afford to take both Paxil and wellbutrin to offset the sleepiness from the Paxil. I have to switch to just one medicine. The question is which one?
Posted by galkeepinon on August 15, 2003, at 0:18:48
In reply to Effexor and weight gain., posted by BJL on August 14, 2003, at 18:36:54
Hi BJL, I was on Effexor for years and the most weight I gained was about 10 pounds. How much did you gain on Paxil? How long have you been on it?
> Has everyone that's taken Effexor gained weight? The doctor didn't seem to think I'd gain any more than I have on Paxil. I can't afford to take both Paxil and wellbutrin to offset the sleepiness from the Paxil. I have to switch to just one medicine. The question is which one?
Posted by girlie916 on August 15, 2003, at 17:48:25
In reply to Effexor and weight gain., posted by BJL on August 14, 2003, at 18:36:54
I lost weight at first and then gained 20 pounds. Couldn't lose it no matter what I did. When I went off of Effexor (after 5 years on it) I finally was able to lose the 20 and am now back to my "normal" size.
Posted by BJL on August 15, 2003, at 17:54:12
In reply to Re: Effexor and weight gain. » BJL, posted by galkeepinon on August 15, 2003, at 0:18:48
I have gained 60 pounds since being on Paxil (almost 4 years). I hate being fat. I hate having no energy. But, I can't go off these medicines because I get way too depressed and irritable, and it doesn't go away.
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