Effexor XR - Does anyone on Effexor have trouble losing weight?

9 Dec 2011

I was on effexor for about 3 years and im getting ready to get back on it now. I dont remember weight gain or loosing was one of my side effects. I can really say that i gained but thats only because i LOVE food and i dont think its fair to blame it on the pill. LOL.

13 Dec 2011

Hello jenragan. Effexor isn't known to be a drug where people gain weight. some do of course but in general no. I was taking for about a year, and had no weight gain, or weight loss. Best wishes,pledge

13 Dec 2011

I have been on 225mgs of this medication for about a year now and haven't gained any weight or had issues maintaining my weight. I am currently not trying to loose any either. For me this medication pulled me outta the deepest depression and sent me on my way to getting my life back! Good luck!!

20 Jan 2012

i have been on effexor for 2 months abd have gaines 20 lbs

25 Apr 2012

I have been on Effexor since October. I gained 10 pounds and haven't been able to get rid of them. My doctor told me it was the medication and my choices were to stay on the medication (which is working wonders for me) or go off it and lose weight, whichever was more important to me. Since my anxiety nearly destroyed my marriage I chose the meds. Its difficult because it puts me a 30 pounds heavier than I want to be, but I look at my husband and family and know I made the right choice for me.Good luck!

25 Apr 2012

I picked up weight - about 3 kilos. My doc says it is not the meds: its my appetite returning.. So, I am exercising and cutting back on chocolates and junk. All 5 other AD's I tried in the last 9 months totally took my appetite away.
The one that finally works (Effexor) just HAD to wake my appetite up!
All the best..