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Posted by worrywarted on April 8, 2002, at 9:25:05
OK here's the deal...I went on Bupropion for a month. During that Month I felt Great except I was having severe lower back pain...has anyone else experienced this? So I went to my Psych...He put me on Effexor XR...I am in the middle of the two medications blah blah waiting for one to wear off so I can take the other.
I have read different side effects about weight gain/loss with Effexor. I cannot afford to GAIN any weight. My Psych told me if anything I might Lose a few pounds.
Can someone ease my mind or at least clear up the facts...is it weight gain or weight loss??????
Posted by amber_spirit on April 8, 2002, at 10:32:23
In reply to Effexor, posted by worrywarted on April 8, 2002, at 9:25:05
Sorry to say, weight gain for me.
AS
Posted by sid on April 8, 2002, at 10:49:46
In reply to Effexor, posted by worrywarted on April 8, 2002, at 9:25:05
Short term seems to be weight loss for most, long term varies.
One of the initial side effects is loss of appetite and sleeplessness, so you tend to lose weight. After a while (a few months for me), Effexor XR can make you feel sluggish and sleepy some days, although not all days. Then you can gain some wight back and more for some people. Some people have reported significant weight loss even long term however, so it varies.
Effexor XR can be augmented with stimulants if you become sluggish after a while - my case now. I'm seeing my doc this week and I suspect we'll either change my current dosage or add a stimulant. She mentioned it the last time we met.
In conclusion, compared to other ADs, Effexor R has a better track record wrt weight problems.
- sid
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