Posted by Angel1 on September 3, 2002, at 15:15:55
In reply to Re: I gained 20 pounds BLAH » rumbera, posted by Mr.Scott on September 2, 2002, at 20:25:16
i weaned myself off of Effexor against my Dr.'s
knowledge because of the exact same things you have experienced. The weight gain was less than
25lbs., but I am just now(six months later) feeling back to normal. I too became very sedated and all I did was sleep and work. The sedation doesn't help with the weight gain at all.
With perseverence and regular exercise, it will come off slowly. I'm sorry you had to go through this. My Dr. told me hardly anyone gains weight with Effexor. They just don't get it!
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