Is it common to lose weight with Effexor ?

Hello, Frank! Effexor is considered "weight neutral" because an equal number of people will either gain or lose weight. To answer your question:
"Common (1% to 10% of users): Decreased appetite, increased appetite, weight gain, weight loss"
In your case, you're in that lucky 1-10%.

I was on Effexor for a year, I only stayed on it because it’s so hard to come off of. Anyway, it did nothing at all for my depression but I did lose 25lbs. I started noticing about 2 months after I was finally off of it that I started gaining weight back (unfortunately). That was the only positive I had from that med! Glad it’s working for you.

Hi I am really glad that you’re feeling well, the quick answer is no it is not common to lose weight on Effexor. I have seen complaints about weight gain with it and personally it made me a slug in the beginning so I think I put on weight. Possibly you are just eating better and moving more because it works well for you. I have heard that it is weight neutral for many.