Posted by ST on January 5, 2002, at 21:23:09
In reply to Losing Weight with Effexor XR, posted by MaKi on January 5, 2002, at 10:23:08
Hi,
That's great for you that Effexor SR is working - and encouraging for me. I've been on it for almost two weeks now and have definitely lost weight. I'm at 150 mgs. right now. Celexa made me gain 30 lbs. over a three month period!
How many mgs. per day are you at? And are you exercising as well as eating smaller portions?Thanks,
Sarah> I've been taking Effexor XR now for the last 4 weeks to help
> treat my panic and anxiety disorders.
> Since that time, I've noticed a major weight loss.
> At the end of my pregnancy almost 10 months ago, I weighed
> 173lbs and now since I've been on Effexor XR, I'm down
> to 135lbs. People keep asking me what I'm doing to lose
> all of the weight and I never really thought about how it's
> been happening until now. I was checking out a website out of
> curiosity and read somewhere that a few people have either
> been losing the weight or gaining it. For all it's worth, this
> is the first medication that I've been able to take without
> experiencing any symptoms(nausea). At this time, I feel great
> about myself, more since the weight loss, and I've been able to
> do more things without having any panic attacks. This medication
> is great and I plan on sticking with it until my Dr. advises me
> otherwise.
>
> Please feel free to email me if you have any questions, comments,
> advice or even just to exchange information.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Maki (sloan2000@sympatico.ca)
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