Effexor for eating disorders

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653138 tn?1258572904 well, i believe the psychiatric problems came first- i am on effexor xr 300mg, wellbutrin 300mg, trazodone 300mg, and seroquel xr.400mg- changing for effexor VERY GRADUALLY to cymbalta- for the pain. i have always had anxiety that i feel mostly in my stomach, vomit alot when stressed- and then am constipated most of the other time- the doctor thinks it is IBS, the pcos i have had since my 20's (34 now).
Avatar f tn For most of my adult life, I have been on a weight loss and gain yo-yo with a BMI range of 25 to 30. When I set my mind to it, I can lose weight healthily (1-2lbs per week) via weight watchers, but I constantly feel starved and eventually fall off the wagon. I've always (for as long as my memories go back) been inflicted with a consistent and persistent large appetite for mostly healthy foods (just too much of them).
1361367 tn?1280632089 I am going to speak to my oncologist who originally put me on effexor for my hot flashes 18 months ago. My PCP gave me the instructions above. I think my excessive weight gain in such a short period of time, is from being hypothyroid. I was panicking to remove anything that was attributing to that. I don't need anymore craziness added to the pot right now!
746058 tn?1248344665 Hi, My name is Lois (Groggyfroggy) I'm new here. My OBGYN also put me on Effexor for hot flashes and night sweats because I wasn't a candidate for hormone therapy and I'm going thru' menopause. I happen to have POTS, but wasn't put on the medication for the POTS. I became very sick after that with nausea, shakiness, and a most terrible moodiness. I had to be taken off the medication and it took quite a while to get out of my system.
Avatar n tn The nausea lasts for an hour or so. I feel fine until I eat so frequently postpone eating, to get the most out of the morning. I've had gall bladder test and am currently on a blood pressure raising med as I have low bp - but it's not helping either I am 66, active.
Avatar f tn So sorry to hear that your Dad is going through this. Sounds like it's such a discomfort for him to get anything down. After a while of not eating, one's appetite for anything seems to fade. Would some sort of liquid nutrition be an option? i know there are some healthy meal replacements out there that may trigger his appetite again. I'm not sure if he can drink it slowly or not. Perhaps a nutritionist can suggest some options for easy swallowing and digestion.
4173096 tn?1350669677 There should be a category for people suffering from eating disorders.
Avatar f tn i am currently taking effexor for anxiety which tends to not help with the binging. i have read about welbutrin XL and wt loss but i don't want more anxiety as i read it may increse this.
Avatar f tn s friend Emily sees me at my skinniest and suddenly starts to lose a noticeable amount of weight. Is this subconscious for Emily? I have done a lot of research on eating disorders and this issue is glossed over completely without fail. Does anyone in the healthcare industry have any info on this or opinion.....I am writing a book.
1331182 tn?1275475604 I had my last pill of effexor about 6 weeks ago. The day after I stopped effexor I took prozac 20mg a day for 3 days and then stopped. I did get some dizziness after a few days so I took more prozac, 20mg for a week and then 10mg for a week and then off. Now I am feeling good. No depression or irrational anxiety. However, I am occasionally experiencing mild light headedness. I recommend switching to prozac for two weeks after stopping effexor....I have been able to go to work and be fine.
1305597 tn?1275336446 However, if the eating disorder you are is either anorexia or bulimia this is not an option because during clinical trails bupropion caused a slightly increased rate of new seizures in those two eating disorders. However, if you have compulsive over eating or binge eating disorder it would be ok! One last thing: the reason your doc choose cymbalta first is b/c its used to treat pain AND depression.
Avatar n tn hi, I have been on effexor for years. I have tried other antidepressants and this works the best for me. However I have to take 75mg 3 times a day. I would suggest you talk to your doctor and ask to try something else. I have to be on it forever as I come from a family history of alcoholism, depression and bipolar. my doctor told me I am like a diabetic that has to take there insulin. The extra dose has worked now for years.
Avatar f tn is there a good chance of me being able to get off of this medication if i do well on it for about ayear.. and change my life around...
Avatar f tn With just about any type of med for these types of disorders it takes about 3 to 5 weeks for the medicine to start to show improvements in moods.
Avatar n tn Effexor is most effective for my depression and ADD. Zoloft is most effective for my obsessive thinking, but also makes me very tired. Can I take both at the same time? ( Currectly take Effexor XR 150mg.. Used to take Zoloft 100mg. daily.) If not, is there a different med that can be taken with the Effexor to help control the obsessing?
Avatar f tn It can teach you how to deal properly with all that has happened, and coping skills for any future events. As for medication, what works for one...may not another. The only way for us to know what will work for us is to take what is prescribed and see how we do. It is often trial and error in finding the right one, but well worth it when we do! Therefore, getting other's opinions is of no use to you. Celexa is widely used with excellent results, but not everyone will do well on it.
Avatar f tn Hey, I have been on effexor for like a year now and i have gained 10 kgs without any overeating or unhealthy eating habits and now, slowly my medications have been tappered and my question is, will the weight get back to normal once the medication is stopped?
1255936 tn?1296623461 I have a history of severe depressive episodes and have been on Effexor for yrs (300mg/day). The depression has been held back relatively well but the GAD and some symptoms of depression are creeping in. My question is that my Doc is a GP (not psychDoc). Yes I know I need to maybe start seeing a good Psychiatrist to get to the bottom of my Anxiety and Depression. Doc suggested Seroquel and starting on a very low dose...to aid with my Effexor. My problem is that the Anxiety is bad...
12043143 tn?1423151465 30 years ago I was DX with depression, then I started feeling like I was ADD a few years thereafter. 15 years ago was given script for Prozac which worked okay and not fabulously, but that was then. 4 years ago was given Pristiq for depression and loved, loved, loved that until I lost my medical insurance for two years. 9 months ago was being treated for ADHD - Predominantly ADD and given a script for Adderall which didn't help and 225 mg/day of Effexor.
Avatar m tn Alcohol Artificial sweeteners (aspartame) Caffeine Cigarette Smoking Diabetes Dietary deficiencies of nutrient co-factors Ecstasy, Diet Pills, and certain medications Genetic Predisposition Hormone Imbalances (thyroid, adrenal, estrogen) Hypoglycemia Insulin Resistance Inflammation Infections Poor Diet Lack of exercise Lack of sunlight Problems converting tryptophan to Serotonin Problems with Digestion Stress and Anger High Cortisol Levels Low Serotonin Symptoms Low ser
642393 tn?1227032656 I took Effexor for quite awhile. For depression/anxiety. I sweated constantly, loss of appetite, and lowered my libido. I just recently saw an ad for Abilify I was curious about that medication. Depending on how chemically imbalanced your body is the Effexor for me worked in a matter of a few days I could tell the differnce. The doctor says it would take up too 3-weeks for me to notice a change, but I was seeing a difference as well as my family in a matter of a few days....
Avatar n tn For myself, I was prescribed Effexor for depression-I had perhaps some improvement, but my eating got way out of control. I was binge eating as never before-whole boxes, dozens of this or that, whole cartons, buy not one, but 3 or more items-and eat them all. I ballooned up to 372 (my all time high weight). This had such a negative effect on my depression and self esteem.
1390101 tn?1281000559 I have been off effexor for 2.5 weeks, my sleeping patterns are horrible. I go to sleep 9 or 10 pm and wake up between 1-230 am. Does anyone know if this is a withdrawal symtom if so how long does it take to get back to normal. I also notive sex drive is slowloy coming back and I also notice that I'm not snacking at all and \i'm loosing weight. Does exfessor have anything to do with weight gain.