When switching from Paxil to Effexor, I lost about 20 of the 60lbs.
Effexor was given to me at 75 mg per day; then to 150 mg. of
Effexor per day in a.m. A new doctor changed me to Effexor XR 300 mg. per day, taken 150 mg. twice a day. Though i lost about 20 lbs. after stopping the Paxil, the weight started going back on until i was back at 60 lbs. over normal. After some time, I felt that I was doing well mentally, and I discontinued one of my Effexor pills per day.