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Effexor/Venlafaxine

CharisSunny
CharisSunny Posts: 276 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
Hey just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this drug...both good and bad.

Has anyone lost weight while on Effexor? I know ppl will say they've gained but frankly just wondering if anyone has seen it NOT affect their weightloss efforts.

Just started and I want some well-rounded reviews :)

Much thanks,
Char

Replies

  • MissTomGettingThin
    MissTomGettingThin Posts: 776 Member
    Hated it.
    can't remember about weight issues but it's horrible unless you take it at exactly the same time each day/
    I got brain 'zaps' and nasty side effects.
    It's also difficult to stop as tapering it off means you get the zaps agaiN!

    I hope it helps you!!
    Amanda
  • CharisSunny
    CharisSunny Posts: 276 Member
    Opted not to fill prescription. Everything in me was telling me not to get it so I didn't and I won't. Back to the drawing board.
  • MissTomGettingThin
    MissTomGettingThin Posts: 776 Member
    Hi
    I hope you find something that helps.
    It was terrible for me but they always find something.
    Please go back and ask?
    Let me know how you get on.
    A
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