Posted by 3djp on June 1, 2006, at 7:28:46
In reply to Re: EFFEXOR XR is great but the excess WEIGHT is NOT, posted by Aim on May 31, 2006, at 20:27:48
> I have increased 2 sizes since February 2006 when I started EffexorXR
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> I am only on 37.5 mg and my doctor can't beliveve I have had results....
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> He also says that weight gain is not a usual side effect
> HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS???
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> I wonder should I just stop taking it???
> Are my results simply psychosymatic...?
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> UGH!!!!
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> So far minus becoming FAT all has been great!
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> What to do...I would have to look at this from the other side and that is, could the increase in weight could be that you are feeling better from the condition that put you on this medication. I am on 112.5 mg i have gain about 6 lbs, but i am feeling great. I do ride my bike alot now since it is warm outside. that seems to hold the weight gain steady. i hope this helps..
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