Antidepressant medications that cause weight loss
THEN after another year, I got used to it ans started to gain. Hope I do not have bad side effects for goin off of it. the new drug in my system, the NRI effect, energy, etc killed my appetite. I am going off as soon as I see her Monday. But the body aches lasted nearly 2 weeks. It caused me to have two about a year apart. I would like to note something since I have been on effexor for 3 years and. , now weighing in at 110 lb. After a while I started gaining weight just around my mid-section. It has not been the case for me, actually the opposite. The 2nd time I was home and after hospitalization and exhaustive tests there was no doubt it was the Wellbutrin. I was on 150 and had really bad stomach cramps on that amount and was always having problems with my bowls. After a while I started gaining weight just around my mid-section. It makes you a bit nervous, so if you have an anxiety problem. I have been following the program exactly, exercising, etc. I am on venlafaxine 37. I was just wondering how you take your doses. 5mg and recently. It literally has done wonders for me personal. But, I am chemically incapable of feeling bad about myself, which is a positive change, mostly with the help of a great outpatient program and DBT skills, too. Now I have been off the medication for at least 1 week, and although I am still experiencing dizziness, the headaches are gone and the effects are diminishing steadily. When I started on Effexor I was depressed and major anxiety. Also, the worst part about it is, it makes you lose your appetite, so you are actually eating LESS, but you GAIN more weight because it slows down your metabolism. just started me on effexor today and stated it was a dietary supplement. As for Effexor, I have yet to experience any negative side effects. I have always battled with my weight, tending to be on the heavier side. My dr. I would like to note something since I have been on effexor for 3 years and. I find myself not obsessing about food and fairly uninterested in it, and now that I have had weight loss and positive feedback I finally have the willpower to make better food choices. I am not sure if this is relevant to the discussion but I was put on Effexor initially because of being diagnosed suicidal, uni-polar, and having low-grade depression. And while I was on Cipralex, I had the worst experience and symptoms, which were: weight gain, periods of highs and lows, vivid dreams, cold sweats, irritability, etc. I did go off of hit and all the asexual symptoms, sweating went away. I have only been on effexor xr for 6 months, going from 37. Im able to cope without falling to peices because i rely on my faith in God. Since being prescribed Effexor I put on 10 pounds per month. Lots of rest, decrease alcohol consumption and take a series of Vitamins for depletion. I am grateful for where I am now, and have deep sympathy for those who have experienced weight gain as a result of a drug that was necessary for their well-being. I think I am not eating for emotional reasons anymore, at least most of the time. I did lose some weight and at 55 my libido went through the roof. I probably need to try light therapy or some other alternative. I just felt like I was heavier so got new scales and saw I had gained the 12 lbs and said hell no the side effects and gaining weight NO WAY. I have been on Effexor for well over 5 years and have been at the. I was over weight when I went on BUT it eas and all over weight. Are you completely off the Effexor now, and have you seen any significant weight loss. I am so sorry for all of those that have experienced weight gain (as someone who has battled her weight since puberty 35 years now), I know that weight gain alone is so depressing. Well guess what it has not made a difference at all except the stomach cramps and the bowl problems are better on the 75. About a month ago, I started missing days of taking the medication due to a change in my daily procedure. 5mg and recently. 5 twice daily, but I take both at night. The 2nd time I was home and after hospitalization and exhaustive tests there was no doubt it was the Wellbutrin. I have been aware of my weight for some time but now i weigh more then after i had my 5 kids. I already about a year ago thought of sucide. My main issue was the first 2 days I took it. I have been on Effexor for many years and it has helped me. Then when I finally went off it was like I had a week long flu. I actually lost some weight when I first started taking it. Please be really careful with tapering off Effexor. It caused me to have two about a year apart. Thoses side effects were great:-) But the seisures caused me untold grief with the Motor Vehicle Department. Well guess what it has not made a difference at all except the stomach cramps and the bowl problems are better on the 75. I was on Prozac for years and NEVER had one side effect not one. But for those that lost weight- I did too, at first. It may be good for anxiety but terrible in every other way. I explain it like this - its like winning the lotto but not getting to spend it. I was 219 when I started Effexor and gained 60 or so pounds now I am a disgraceful wopping 280 pounds. I too gained 35 lbs within about 8 months on Effexor and if I went in between refills would get body aches and like restless leg syndrome. Good luck with you and everyone else using this stuff. I was on Prozac for years and NEVER had one side effect not one. It has been at least one and a half months since I took my last 37. I have been on Effexor, low dose (75 mg), for almost a year. I have been on 175 for 3 years and would like to come off. Hi this is honestflt How did you feel when you went off of it and did the Dr ween you while having you try something else. The last time I had started effexor I dropped 17lbs in a month in a half. I gained 40 have been off it a week and hope i can take the weight off. , now weighing in at 110 lb. I am SCARED TO DEATH of two side effects I was told welbutrin can cause. And while I was on Cipralex, I had the worst experience and symptoms, which were: weight gain, periods of highs and lows, vivid dreams, cold sweats, irritability, etc. After reading all these blobs im beginning to get worried. I have been on Effexor for many years and it has helped me. I just started taking venlafaxine hcl er and have gained 12 lbs in 4 weeks. hoping that will happen again. I probably need to try light therapy or some other alternative. THEN after another year, I got used to it ans started to gain. I am worried about gaining weight and will not take this medicine until I find out. My doctor discussed possibly putting me on welbutrin. Right now, I feel I am exactly where I should be, weight-wise, even if my BMI is a little on the low side. Phew, I am glad I found others that have experienced the same phenomenon. Now I have been off the medication for at least 1 week, and although I am still experiencing dizziness, the headaches are gone and the effects are diminishing steadily. As for Effexor, I have yet to experience any negative side effects. I am not sure if this is relevant to the discussion but I was put on Effexor initially because of being diagnosed suicidal, uni-polar, and having low-grade depression. However so far my experience with Effexor has been awesome, I have lost 30 lbs and feel better about myself than I have in 8 years. I started on Effexor 150mg XR during the midst of a long bout with depression and my third spin on Rx roulette. My partner and I are very much geared toward healthy living: we hardly drink or go out to eat. I am SCARED TO DEATH of two side effects I was told welbutrin can cause. I am grateful for where I am now, and have deep sympathy for those who have experienced weight gain as a result of a drug that was necessary for their well-being. I also noticed an increase in focus at work (even better than when I was on the medication). I recently have been switched from Cipralex (SSRI) to Effexor (SNRI), to manage my major depression and anxiety that has been ongoing for the last 5 years. I still ten to still cry once in a while even on this. My Dr. After reading all these blobs im beginning to get worried. I gained 40 have been off it a week and hope i can take the weight off. My main issue was the first 2 days I took it. I lived in Wa and I know how you feel with the weather. Has anyone taken Effexor and, if so, did you experience any weight related side-effects. I have only been on effexor xr for 6 months, going from 37. Additionally, I have been working out almost every single day, while continuing to eat a balanced diet and increasing my water and fiber consumption. It made me fell, as best I can describe it, normal. But the body aches lasted nearly 2 weeks. I look like I am about to have a baby and am now off Effexor and yes it was a horrible detox to come off the medication. I have been on Effexor for well over 5 years and have been at the. I was up to 150mg and then down to 75 for about a year and a half all up, I tapered off before I knew about using Fluoxetine to help, and it took me months, and I still really suffered for a couple of months at the end. I explain it like this - its like winning the lotto but not getting to spend it. I was 219 when I started Effexor and gained 60 or so pounds now I am a disgraceful wopping 280 pounds. We -- me included -- are so focused on how people look on the outside. I have been on Wellbutrin SR 300mg for 1 month. I have lost about 15 lb. I still ten to still cry once in a while even on this. My comfortable weight is 90kg (muscled from natural strength training for at least the last 20 years). Thoses side effects were great:-) But the seisures caused me untold grief with the Motor Vehicle Department. I look like I am about to have a baby and am now off Effexor and yes it was a horrible detox to come off the medication. I was on 150 and had really bad stomach cramps on that amount and was always having problems with my bowls. I just left a message for my dr on her recorder because it is Sat and I want off of it. I DO NOT recommend what I am currently doing to anybody and you SHOULD NOT follow what I have done without consulting a medical professional well versed in anti-depressants. My dr. give it a few years.
I find myself not obsessing about food and fairly uninterested in it, and now that I have had weight loss and positive feedback I finally have the willpower to make better food choices. Dr put me on this cause she said I had been on Prozac to long for it to be effective. If i skipped a day it would have a bad effect on me. What I did notice however is that I am dropping weight at an expedited rate and my strength is for the most part maintained. Your body is in shock mode more ways than you can imagine Therefore be kind to yourself. Hope I do not have bad side effects for goin off of it. I recently have been switched from Cipralex (SSRI) to Effexor (SNRI), to manage my major depression and anxiety that has been ongoing for the last 5 years. I train fairly consistently with heavy weights (strength focused). 5 to 75 to 150 once daily. Then I was prescribed prednisone for a bad chest infection and again was not able to cope. I am not eating any different than I was 8 months before I started and had lost 22 lbs. In their TV ads for Wellbutrin the manufacture now mentions seisures as one of the main side effects. It kinda put me in a manic style state, like I was losing my mind, now I know that sounds bad but after the 3rd day it was fine and now I dont know how I thought my life before was living. Please note that my knowledge in anti-depressants is next to nothing and all I did was pop the pill to get me through the day. My Dr. I just did mine and was looking for feedback about weight gain and ran accross your post. It made me fell, as best I can describe it, normal. I have been on Effexor, low dose (75 mg), for almost a year. I was just wondering how you take your doses. I have been following the program exactly, exercising, etc. When I started on Effexor I was depressed and major anxiety. Phew, I am glad I found others that have experienced the same phenomenon. Then I was prescribed prednisone for a bad chest infection and again was not able to cope. I have lost about 15 lb. I have blurred vision, headaches, and feel very weird in my brain and body, get dizzy and even feel faint when I stand up. It literally has done wonders for me personal. Although I have gained weight some is atributed to bad eating habits. Please note that my knowledge in anti-depressants is next to nothing and all I did was pop the pill to get me through the day. Problem is, I need something to calm the anxieties. I just felt like I was heavier so got new scales and saw I had gained the 12 lbs and said hell no the side effects and gaining weight NO WAY. I just wanted to add this comment, since so many were talking about the horrible weight gain on the drug. But for those that lost weight- I did too, at first. I started on Effexor 150mg XR during the midst of a long bout with depression and my third spin on Rx roulette. - 20 lb. My mind was running wild, and my hormones made me unrecognizable. I ask him to help me cope with the problem, rather than remove it. We -- me included -- are so focused on how people look on the outside. and I have discussed it and we will wait for a few planned stressful occasions to be over. Do you think that could be the reason for the weight gain. My partner and I are very much geared toward healthy living: we hardly drink or go out to eat. Dr put me on this cause she said I had been on Prozac to long for it to be effective. I just started taking venlafaxine hcl er and have gained 12 lbs in 4 weeks. It has been at least one and a half months since I took my last 37. I just did mine and was looking for feedback about weight gain and ran accross your post. I was over weight when I went on BUT it eas and all over weight. I am on venlafaxine 37. My comfortable weight is 90kg (muscled from natural strength training for at least the last 20 years). I had been on Effexor for many years and have weaned myself off. I am so sorry for all of those that have experienced weight gain (as someone who has battled her weight since puberty 35 years now), I know that weight gain alone is so depressing. I already about a year ago thought of sucide. I train fairly consistently with heavy weights (strength focused). Since being prescribed Effexor I put on 10 pounds per month. When I started I lost 20 pounds in 2 months. It kinda put me in a manic style state, like I was losing my mind, now I know that sounds bad but after the 3rd day it was fine and now I dont know how I thought my life before was living. It may be good for anxiety but terrible in every other way. About a month ago, I started missing days of taking the medication due to a change in my daily procedure. I believe the higher the dose the more likely the seisure and as far as I know nothing such as too much coffee contributes. Good luck with you and everyone else using this stuff. I ask him to help me cope with the problem, rather than remove it. It makes you a bit nervous, so if you have an anxiety problem. It has not been the case for me, actually the opposite. If i skipped a day it would have a bad effect on me. the new drug in my system, the NRI effect, energy, etc killed my appetite. I was up to 150mg and then down to 75 for about a year and a half all up, I tapered off before I knew about using Fluoxetine to help, and it took me months, and I still really suffered for a couple of months at the end. Lots of rest, decrease alcohol consumption and take a series of Vitamins for depletion. I actually lost some weight when I first started taking it. When I started I lost 20 pounds in 2 months. It is nice to know that you experience the same symptoms. Are you completely off the Effexor now, and have you seen any significant weight loss. Please be really careful with tapering off Effexor. I did go off of hit and all the asexual symptoms, sweating went away. I have been aware of my weight for some time but now i weigh more then after i had my 5 kids. 5 twice daily, but I take both at night. Also, the worst part about it is, it makes you lose your appetite, so you are actually eating LESS, but you GAIN more weight because it slows down your metabolism. Do you think that could be the reason for the weight gain. I had been on Effexor for many years and have weaned myself off. However so far my experience with Effexor has been awesome, I have lost 30 lbs and feel better about myself than I have in 8 years. just started me on effexor today and stated it was a dietary supplement. I am going off as soon as I see her Monday. 5 to 75 to 150 once daily. Even though this is not an SSRI, it could cause weight gain. Like I wanted to do stuff not just hide in my house. Although I have gained weight some is atributed to bad eating habits. I too gained 35 lbs within about 8 months on Effexor and if I went in between refills would get body aches and like restless leg syndrome. More and more is being written about the connection between Wellbutrin and seisures please do some in depth homework. I have successfully lost weight on Weight Watchers and it will be a lifetime battle. I have blurred vision, headaches, and feel very weird in my brain and body, get dizzy and even feel faint when I stand up. Then when I finally went off it was like I had a week long flu. I just left a message for my dr on her recorder because it is Sat and I want off of it. I have successfully lost weight on Weight Watchers and it will be a lifetime battle. I am not eating any different than I was 8 months before I started and had lost 22 lbs. I worked out 5 days a week, once with a trainer and I still gained 20 pounds in 3 months. Problem is, I need something to calm the anxieties. I had a stressful job, a marriage break up and a new relationship and those things contributed to a breakdown. I did lose some weight and at 55 my libido went through the roof. I lived in Wa and I know how you feel with the weather. My mind was running wild, and my hormones made me unrecognizable. In their TV ads for Wellbutrin the manufacture now mentions seisures as one of the main side effects. I believe the higher the dose the more likely the seisure and as far as I know nothing such as too much coffee contributes. I have been on 175 for 3 years and would like to come off. So she put me on 75 and told me to take the 75 for 5 or 6 days then try to go back on the 150 for a few days then back on the 75 to see if that helps. I think I am not eating for emotional reasons anymore, at least most of the time. More and more is being written about the connection between Wellbutrin and seisures please do some in depth homework. What I did notice however is that I am dropping weight at an expedited rate and my strength is for the most part maintained. hoping that will happen again. I worked out 5 days a week, once with a trainer and I still gained 20 pounds in 3 months. Your body is in shock mode more ways than you can imagine Therefore be kind to yourself. I DO NOT recommend what I am currently doing to anybody and you SHOULD NOT follow what I have done without consulting a medical professional well versed in anti-depressants. I have always battled with my weight, tending to be on the heavier side. Like I wanted to do stuff not just hide in my house. It is nice to know that you experience the same symptoms. give it a few years. Im able to cope without falling to peices because i rely on my faith in God. The last time I had started effexor I dropped 17lbs in a month in a half. I am taking Wellbutrin and i wanted to know if it causes weight loss or gain. My doctor discussed possibly putting me on welbutrin. But, I am chemically incapable of feeling bad about myself, which is a positive change, mostly with the help of a great outpatient program and DBT skills, too. I just wanted to add this comment, since so many were talking about the horrible weight gain on the drug. Additionally, I have been working out almost every single day, while continuing to eat a balanced diet and increasing my water and fiber consumption. - 20 lb. Right now, I feel I am exactly where I should be, weight-wise, even if my BMI is a little on the low side. and I have discussed it and we will wait for a few planned stressful occasions to be over. I also noticed an increase in focus at work (even better than when I was on the medication). I had a stressful job, a marriage break up and a new relationship and those things contributed to a breakdown. So she put me on 75 and told me to take the 75 for 5 or 6 days then try to go back on the 150 for a few days then back on the 75 to see if that helps.
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