Posted by jerz on May 1, 2001, at 18:09:02
In reply to Re: withdrawal effects - effexor xr, posted by aberg on May 1, 2001, at 15:57:10
> Hi. I went through the weaning process over the last 2 months. I gained 20 pounds after losing 20 pounds when I started the med 7 months ago. I believe this is because I developed a craving for carbs unlike ever before and also chocolate. A few other people told me this happened to them during weaning.
> The good news is that I've been Effexor free for 8 days now and the withdrawal effects are all but gone. I still have occasional mild dizziness in the evening, but that's about it. I've noticed that my appetite is slowly returning to normal and I've lost 2 pounds in the past 2 days. I'm hoping this continues.
> Good luck with your weaning and I hope you too start to lose some of the weight.
> > Jerz
well this is an update on my withdrawal - i have now gotten down to taking 9mg every other day. i started this week. so far it is going okay. i am also still gaining weight which is depressing me. has anyone had success in weight loss after the weaning process is over? does anyone know how long this medication remains in you after you stop taking it? thanks for all the help.
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