Posted by 4WD on June 11, 2005, at 22:14:01
In reply to Re: Effexor and Weight Gain in Abdomen, posted by nicky77 on June 11, 2005, at 8:19:32
> Hi Marsha,
>
> yeah, keep us posted on that one... Strange phenomenon isn't it? Might be a coincidence but then again... Are you on anything now?
> Regards,
>
> NickHi Nick,
I'm now on Celexa 10mg for about 2 1/2 months. Not long enough to tell, I guess. Also Klonopin 1/4 - 1/2mg day. I didn't notice any difference in the belly when I was off Effexor for three months last fall but that's still a pretty short time.
Is your belly more of a lower abdomen thing? Mine is pooched out like all my abdominal muscles have given up and let go. And there's a layer of fat over that. It's not that noticeable in clothes but wearing a bathing suit is a bit embarrassing.
I never had to be on a benzo for anxiety until I took Effexor for 5 years and then came off it. I'm hoping the fear/anxiety will go away completely over the next couple of months and I'll never ever take Effexor again.
What are you on now?
Marsha
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