Venlafaxine and weight loss

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Avatar n tn In the last 16 years I have taken nearly every SSRI and SNRI medication on the market and did not experience weight gain or loss on any of them. Now, obviously I am about 25Lbs heavier than I was when I was in my 20s. I 38 now and as we get older weight gain is common. is this due to taking these meds? I don't think so as I probably would have gained the weight anyway as I started pushing my 30s.
1305597 tn?1275336446 Another medication in its family is venlafaxine (Effexor) and it CAN cause weight gain, and large increases in blood pressure.
1910757 tn?1348683319 Tapering off too quickly can range from headaches, anxiety, sleep problems, weight loss, to more severe and life threatening symptoms including suicidal ideation, epileptic seizures and psychosis. I was close to that when I went off of it. Everyone is different with tapering off meds. I went cold turkey off of opiates and Tramadol for pain that I had been taking 24/7 for 6 months. I found out later that the doctors thought that I would need to go to rehab to get off of them.
Avatar f tn I was also on epilim and was taken off because of the weight gain, im now on lamotrigine, at the begining I found this to really lift my mood but then it wasnt enough so I was added some other medication, cant remember the name, I was ok for months but now for some reason I have started to cycle again.
1336302 tn?1275685585 Hello, I've been on Venlafaxine(Effexor) 75mg in the morning and also olanzipine 2.5mg at night. My doctors and I now feel I'm ready to come off these and be happy and health naturally. However I've tried coming off these before and I experienced weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite, insomnia and in general awful effects. Any suggestions as to how to get off these safely?
Avatar n tn Have you read the leaflet that comes with your medication? I am on venlafaxine, and I, and many others here have gained a lot of weight on that particular drug. Look up old postings, and you will see what I mean. The leaflet says some will gain and some will lose. It would appear, however, for others on this forum, that we gain. Don't know what we can do about it. I watch my diet, and recently did lose some weight to get into an outfit for a wedding. It is difficult, but possible.
Avatar n tn Effexor is a Cat C drug, crosses the placenta near the end of pregnancy..there is an increase chance of low birth weight and unknown demise (very low, but there). It will show up in your breast milk. Being a Cat C, it is considered safe to a point (which apparently is third trimester). NEONATAL SIDE EFFECTS: Restlessness, hypertonia, jitteriness, irritability and poor feeding occurred in a neonate after maternal use of venlafaxine for depression during pregnancy.
Avatar n tn As you can see, Effexor is amongst the least likely to cause weight gain, and in fact, is known to contribute to weight loss. You may wish to try an alternative on the list above. It is unclear why anti-depressants cause weight gain. Here are some possibilities: • Overeating, as a result of depression, can cause weight gain, esp if the person had lost weight in the pretreated depression • Most anti-depressants, mood stabilizers and antipsychotics are also anti-histamines.
469210 tn?1219188128 In rare cases, high levels of serotonin in the brain may cause severe complications like seizures, stroke, and even death. If venlafaxine and tramadol are used together, your doctor may want to closely monitor you for side effects. Ask your healthcare provider about these drugs and this potential interaction as soon as possible. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered major in severity. Here is a link to the web site: http://www.drugdigest.
Avatar n tn Please advise how long term use (5 years) of anti-depressants and anti-psychotic meds like venlafaxine, olonzapine, zoloft, and prozac, even high stress, can create gum disease and jaw bone degeneration. Thanks. boxcar.
Avatar m tn It can make you happy, horny, weight loss and helps to quit smoking. It is unlikely to have you gain weight or affect your Libido..So Give it time..You will be really Happy after some good Sex and you will not want to have a Cig after Sex. Ha! So what more can we ask for...
Avatar f tn excessive worrying that is difficult to control), social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life), and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Venlafaxine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
Avatar f tn t had any obvious side effects so I have stayed on it in hopes that I will find an addition drug/supplement that may work with the venlafaxine to reduce my fatigue and other POTS symptoms. I want to warn you, though, that getting on venlafaxine is not too hard, but getting off of it is very difficult. I was on it years ago for depression and the withdrawal symptoms took me about a month to get through.
2030769 tn?1343647674 I stopped the drug for a year and lost all the weight gain. I had to start it again because of bad depression, and all the weight piled back on. I do believe this drug makes some of us gain weight. I have seen on here that others say they lost weight. I presume we are all different in our reaction to the same drug. In the leaflet that comes with the drug it will tell you all the possible side effects. Some people get them, others don't.
Avatar n tn Buproprion (Zyban) reports weight loss in the course of therapy (caused by antihistaminic effects). However, the therapeutic effect may be less than other antidepressant. Buproprion is not available in all countries.
20184324 tn?1499256445 I've been taking Vanlafaxine for several months now for my anxiety and depression, it's working ok, but I've noticed a considerable weight gain. I've always been a slender person and gaining weight has actually been difficult for me, so I'm surprised that I'm suddenly a couple of dress sizes bigger.
Avatar m tn Can you take Melatonin and Nyquil with Venlafaxine ER and Lorazepam, or would that be a big mistake? I need sleep desparately!!!!
Avatar m tn Been on Effexor XR for maybe 4yrs and recently rec. venlafaxine instead via mailorder. I assumed Effexor XR must have just gone generic. I have been on venlafaxine for about 3 weeks and just do not feel "right". Very tired- especially around 2-3 pm and started gaining weight again. Originally gained 30lbs until added Wellbutrin 300mg to the Effexor. Also my mind is not as sharp, having more headaches, bloated stomach and crabby.
151951 tn?1267988345 I have a question, I take topiramate before I go to bed, does anyone take it in Morning? I'm up to 100 mg and not a lot of weight loss and Im not a big eater.
1270834 tn?1270769758 I've found similar objects in my stool twice and have been really worried about parasites. I take Venlafaxine as well and was feeling cautiously relieved today when I found a few people online saying they'd found out that this problem was caused by similar undigested medications. I pulled open one of the capsules to compare the contents with the white balls in the stool, and they looked very much alike.
225237 tn?1333138999 My wife and I are both Type 2's, she is on Metformin while I am diet controlled. To answer our question regarding Metformin and anxiety: My wife has long recovered from severe panic disorder, but still takes a daily 150mg dose of Venlafaxine along with an occasional small dose of Xanax. She has not reported any drug interaction when Metformin was introduced. She was formerly on Paxil, but following breast cancer, had to go on a five year regime of Tamoxifen.
Avatar f tn I find I put on a lot of weight, and that is why I stopped it. I lost all the extra weight, but now am back to being fat. But, as my daughter says, better to be fat and well, than to stop and be very ill. I do hope you can manage, as I know how difficult it is. Why did doc put you on another medication? I have never taken a higher dose than 150mg Venlafaxine, and you were on a high dose. Keep in touch, and let me know how you get on.
Avatar f tn Don't settle for Venlafaxine! It's NOT the same as Effexor, and not helpful. My experience is exactly the same as yours. I just have to tell my doctor to include "No Substitution" on the prescription to get the name brand. If , your insurance is the issue, ask him or her to write an exception letter -- you could write it for them -- they just have to verify that the Venlafaxine isn't working, exactly why, and they will usually authorize the exception for a year or more.
Avatar m tn I have also started with severe tiredness and confusion since I have been prescribed with with 150 mg of venlafaxine. I am struggling to cope with household and work functions and feel my brain is not able to concentrate I also feel detached. I have been dizzy and had severe bod tremors. Feel zombie like. Could the medication be causing this or making my existing condition worse.