Hi

threeforagirl

I'm new to MFP and I also was recently given a prescription for Effexor. I know that the reports for weight gain vs weight loss with it are varied, but I lost 15 pounds while taking it on my own and plan to stick to MFP and eat well. Hopefully that works.

Is anyone else taking Effexor? How has it been for you? So far I find myself not needing to binge eat like I used to because I don't feel so anxious/low.

Hambone23

Hi there! And I'm glad Effexor is working for you! I think anyone who has had mental health issues has come to the realization that meds work differently for everyone. What works for one person may not work for another. (Makes all the testing and switching of meds a real PITA and frustrating.) I'm also thrilled to hear it's not giving you weight problems. I can't remember if that was a side effect or not. I had really strange side effects with Effexor. I'd have these super intense, vivid dreams, and every now and then, it felt like an electrical storm was going off in my head. That is -not- normal, so please don't think it'll effect you that way too. :}