Posted by lhd on July 31, 2005, at 19:38:21
In reply to Re: Effexor XR vs. Paxil and weight gain , posted by Kathy on April 19, 2000, at 0:16:56
> I have just started on the Effexor XR and am really hoping I don't gain weight from it. I have gained about 35 pounds in the last few months I think from Celexa. I started the Wellbutrin for 2 weeks and did lose about 5 pounds because I felt so nauseous all the time. I broke out in hives the second week and was taken off the Wellbutrin and that's why I'm now on Effexor. Gaining weight from an antidepressant is so depressing! Kathy
Kathy,
I gained weight also on Celexa 20mg. Went to Wellbutrin and had the exact reaction you did. I thought I was going crazy!!! The very 1st med I was on was Zoloft...I just wanted to lay around and do NOTHING! I had suicidal thoughts, and when driving I had terrible road rage~! Now I am taking effexor 75mg. My Doc orignally gave me samples of the xr version, but when I got the rx filled they gave the me the tablets. I really don't feel as good as I did on the tablets as I did on the xr capsules. I get tingly all over and I know that it is time to take another pill. After about 45 mins the tingly sensation goes away. I have been having terrible headaches though. Right behind my eyes. I had to stay out of work two days because of it and when I took imetrex with it, I thought I was going to DIE!! My throat felt like someone was choking me and it hurt to move the hair on my head. I know it sounds weird..... I am still a little depressed. I walked in to work one day and someone pissed me off, so I just quit right on the spot...stupid move...I don't know if it was the meds or not...but I think I would have put a little more thought into it if I were not medicated. I have weird dreams. They are so real and vivid....when I am fully awake, I can't remember all of the dream. I can tell that I have a little problem falling asleep at night more than usual on effexor.Is there anyone out there taking effexor and neurotin together. How does this work for you??
My mother takes it for neuopothy...sp...
I take it sometimes when I am really down...it seems to perk me up and make me feel alot better.
My doc does not seem to think I need the neurotin.My house is getting ready to be foreclosed on, and now I have no job. I have little to no motivation to get another job. I have little energy. I think it may be time to go back to my Doc and report my symptoms.
Sorry to babble......
all responses would be greatly appreciated!Lori
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