Venlafaxine weight loss

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Avatar n tn Does Effexor xr promote weight gain or loss? Also, it is sooooooooo expensive, is there an alternative?
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?
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.
1305597 tn?1275336446 Another medication that is sometimes added to SSRI in the treatment of depression is bupropion (welbutrin) and it has even been shown to cause a small weight loss over the first few months (it suppresses the appetite). 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.
Avatar f tn It may take 6 to 8 weeks or longer for you to feel the full benefit of this medication. Continue to take venlafaxine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking venlafaxine without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
2030769 tn?1343647674 t. It does mention weight loss in 1-10 users in 100. In 1-10 users in 1,00 weight gain is mentioned. Looks like you and I are in the latter.
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.
Avatar f tn I was recently withdrawn from Venlafaxine 300mgs. bd and had a rough time with sweats and feeling freezing along with nervous system side effects. My GP prescribed me Duloxitine 20mgs. a couple of weeks ago but they didn't appear to be making any difference so I stopped them a week ago. My sister has depression and takes Amitriptylline with good effect. Do you think I ought to request the same from my GP?
Avatar f tn Is anyone else on these? My psych doc has taken me off epilim and venlafaxine as I have packed on so much weight and was cycling heaps!
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.
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.
Avatar f tn I totally have this issue. I was on Sertraline (aka Zoloft) for about 4yrs and it realized it wasn't working as well, so my Dr switched me to Effexor, but prescribed me Venlafaxine. Since then, I had a weight gain of about 30lbs!!! I've been told by my family that I need to stop eating... I haven't changed my diet, but I've tried exercising, weightloss programs, and nothing works! It totally *****! I am wondering if I should make the switch to brand name.
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 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 m tn hii i am 25years male. I have been using venlafaxine almost 1year, suddenly my blood pressure raised to 150/90. I consult doctor and he stop the medicine. But my blood pressure is still high after withdrawl of venlafaxine? I stopped the medicine and 4months over but my blood pressure is still high? How long my blood pressure is going to high and when it comes to normal stage?
Avatar f tn my doctor has been pressuring me to gain weight. now since i had to go back on the venlafaxine i am feeling nauseaous and my head is hurting. I am going to call my doctor and talk to his nurse to see what they can do. thank you but i dont think my insurance will approve it. they only pay for generics. tammy goes to her HMR weednesday i am going to ask her doctor if there is any way i can apply for help witth my meds. thank you for being here for me.
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 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.
Avatar f tn Weight gain is a problem with some of the medications along with dramatic weight loss. When I was on a Seroquel for a period of time I gained some weight, but not alot, just because I was not using it for its intended purpose but as a sleeping medication. However, it did not work for me and I proved to be leaving it quickly because of it's interactions with other drugs at the time.