'MetabolicCommon (1% to 10%): Weight loss, decreased appetite, anorexia'I took Effexor for about 7 years and lost a total of 20 pounds over the first year or so. I can't say enough about how effective it was for my disorders. It gave me my life back!Unfortunately, when I was in my 40's I began having manic episodes which precluded the use of antidepressants. Now I'm taking Bipolar medications which work well, but I would give anything to have my Effexor back. BTW, I started at 75mgs but required an increase to 150mgs as a maintenance dose.Hope this helps you as much as it did for me.Best regards, Wildcat. Thank you for your experience. I hear so many different stories about Effexor (some loving it, others hating it and some just indifferent).
I know the most important is it helping my anxiety and depression, but the weight loss does factor in for me. I’m obese, but love working out and eating healthy. It just seems like something prevents weight loss for me. So when I started on this pill and lost ten pounds it made me hopeful that it was fixing whatever was wrong. But part of me is worried I’ll just gain it all back again like all the other times. The horror stories make me worried about upping my dose, so I’m glad to hear you did well on the higher dose, at least for a while. Best wishes to you.
Just an update because I hate when I see experiences based on the first few weeks of a new med, I am still on Effexor, I upped my dose a little and decreased my Wellbutrin a little. I am still losing weight, I am continuing to eat healthy and am having no negative side effects. The biggest thing is that yesterday at our religious meeting I talked to people! I didn’t run out to my car right afterwards or struggle to find something to say because I was second guessing everything.
I just talked and enjoyed being there. Yes I was nervous at times and yes I second guessed a few things ( it’s not a miracle cure) but I haven’t been able to do that in years. Love Effexor so much and hope it continues to be effective. I’m scared it’ll stop and I’ll go back to being super awkward in crowds.
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Unfortunately, the testing doesn't reveal what WILL work, only the best guess at will cause the least side effects in sensitive people.' “Even when a doctor makes a perfect diagnosis to use psychotropic medications, there are 38 to choose from,” Drosos told NBC News.
“The doctor has to take a best guess for a good match. And we know from industry studies that half the time, they don’t guess right.”The GeneSight test gives doctors a “traffic lights” guide to FDA-approved medications based on a patient’s genotype.
Drugs marked “green” can be prescribed without many side effects; “yellow” ones should be used cautiously; and “red” drugs should be avoided.' I miss being excited about Effexor. I’m now trying to come off it. Ive gained all the weight back and more and I feel like crap. I wish I could stand in front of pharmacies and stop anyone from starting it. The withdrawals coming off it are the worst.
Antidepressants that cause weight loss: Wellbutrin (Bupropion) There is really only one of the popular antidepressants these days that is linked to weight loss. The medication that you’ll want if you want to actually lose weight is that of Wellbutrin. It will speed up your metabolism, and increase your energy. Changes in weight can be a symptom of mental illness. Weight loss and weight gain are associated with depression. Moreover, weight gain and weight loss are also associated with some depression medication.When depressed, weight changes may be difficult to fight, but once on the right medication, a healthier weight can be achieved.
I just feel awful. Brain snaps and nausea no matter how slowly I come off it. My greatest advice to anyone is “stop it, stop it now!!! ” It’s not Effexor loosing the weight, it’s you.I’ve only been on it for 3 months and I’ve had to stop my entire life to try and get off it. Why did you have to come off of it? For the first time in years I was able to interact with my family at a gathering without second guessing my actions and how I come across. And it’s not a placebo effect because I used to act like this, but after I got pregnant and had post partum depression I became a shadow of myself.
Also, the weight loss isn’t because of me. I’ve done nothing different. I always try to avoid sugar, unhealthy fats, and other empty calories.
The weight loss has definitely slowed down from the first week, but I’m not gaining like I normally do. I’m on venlafaxine (Effexor) since coming off amitriptyline on which I gained approx 3 st.
I noticed my weight plateauing on 112.5mg and came back from a weeks holiday at the same weight I went. However last Tuesday my neuropsychiatrist increased the dose to 150mg and from Wednesday to now (12 days ago) I’ve lost 8lb partly due to me having no appetite. I’m overjoyed and hope it continues as I have a bad back which will be helped with losing the weight plus my mood has improved as I feel better about myself! I feel a bit jittery and find I’m sometimes trying to bring my teeth but I can live with both.
Certain behaviors that are common with anxiety disorders can also contribute to weight loss. People with obsessive-compulsive disorder might have rigid dietary rules that lead to insufficient nutrition. Those with a germ phobia might also restrict their diet to the point of malnutrition. Men and women with social anxiety disorder can find grocery shopping overwhelming, leading to limited access to food. These behaviors in combination with the physical effects of anxiety can lead to substantial weight loss.
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