[lisam612]

Hey i am new to this forum so first id like to say hello to everyone. i was hoping that someone here could help me out a lil. I was just prescribed to effexor xr for my anxiety. i was also given xanax to help me get through the first two weeks b4 the effexor kicks in. But ive heard horror sories as well as life saving stories of the drug. i know everyone is different so im going to give it a try. my only concern is this. i am trying to lose weight, i am 22 years old and have put on about 15 pounds from emotional over eating and was curious as to if anyone has has weight gain or loss on this drug? my doctor said it is a weight "nuetralizer" so i shouldnt gain- but im desperately trying to lose... will this interfere??? i know alot of my axiety and depression comes from being a lil overweight so ... im confused can any share some advice/stories??? thanks

[Twizted]

Hello Lisa,
I to am taking Effexor XR. I feel that I'm losing weight already! Probably because I'm a little more nervous also! I was wondering? Have you had any problems with increased sweating? Geesh...I feel like I constantly have the heat turned up way too HIGH!!!
I hope you will beable to lose some weight taking Effexor. I know of a few people who have taken it and lost weight! And it's not a problem to lose it if your remaining healthy!
Bye for now, Good-Luck, Jade

EFFEXOR XR!!! Help!!! I can't stop sweating. Has anyone else ever had this problem???

[kellrx]

Yes, it is very possible to lose weight with effexor, but many drugs like this can have the opposite effect unfortunately. But if you eat well and exercise, you should be fine.

Twizted, make sure you keep an eye on your blood pressure. There is a small chance of severe high blood pressure with effexor, so be sure that all is well. If that isn't your answer to sweating, it may just be that regulating your system with the effexor could have your metabolism working faster than normal. Once again, watch your heart rate and blood pressure to be sure all is normal. Be sure you also eat well and get enough sleep each day.

[Casey55]

Lisa,

I was on Effexor for 7-8 months. I did not gain weight on it, I lost weight during that time, but that was because I was do depressed, I wasn't eating. Here are the common side effects for Effexor. Half the time when you read these things, they say can cause constipation, diahrrea, then weight gain, weight loss. Take your pick. But with Effexor it sites weight loss, but not weight gain, so that is a good sign.

Twisted,

Yes, sweating can be a side effect of Effexor. I feel for you, I took a med with that side effect and I thought I was going through menopause. I would wake up in the night, drenched.

Casey Here is the info on Effexor side effects.

http://www.drugs.com/forum/post.asp?...03&FORUM_ID=27

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Effexor.

More common side effects may include:

Abnormal dreams, abnormal ejaculation or orgasm, anxiety, appetite loss, blurred vision, chills, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, frequent urination, flushing, gas, headache, impotence, infection, insomnia, muscle tension, nausea, nervousness, rash, sleepiness, sweating, tingling feeling, tremor, upset stomach, vomiting, weakness, yawning

Less common side effects may include:

Abnormal taste, abnormal thinking, agitation, chest pain, confusion, decreased sex drive, depression, dilated pupils, dizziness upon standing up, high blood pressure, itching, loss of identity, rapid heartbeat, ringing in the ears, trauma, twitching, urinary problems, weight loss
A wide variety of very rare symptoms possibly related to Effexor have also been reported. If you develop any new or unusual problems, let your doctor know about it.

[Babydoll]

[:I]Hi there....I take 175 mgs a day of Effexor and it has been wonderful. I don`t gain weight with it. It is not a drug that when you start taking it you can just STOP!!! You have to wean yourself down. I hope I have helped some. Babaydoll

quote:Originally posted by lisam612

Hey i am new to this forum so first id like to say hello to everyone. i was hoping that someone here could help me out a lil. I was just prescribed to effexor xr for my anxiety. i was also given xanax to help me get through the first two weeks b4 the effexor kicks in. But ive heard horror sories as well as life saving stories of the drug. i know everyone is different so im going to give it a try. my only concern is this. i am trying to lose weight, i am 22 years old and have put on about 15 pounds from emotional over eating and was curious as to if anyone has has weight gain or loss on this drug? my doctor said it is a weight "nuetralizer" so i shouldnt gain- but im desperately trying to lose... will this interfere??? i know alot of my axiety and depression comes from being a lil overweight so ... im confused can any share some advice/stories??? thanks

Barbara J. Christlieb