Posted by KimberlyDi on October 22, 2003, at 12:13:53
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by sfloridamatt on October 21, 2003, at 11:15:28
My appetite decreased when I first started taking Effexor. I noticed a decreased craving for sweets also. Effexor was great for anxiety for me but terrible on my blood pressure. I can't imagine taking meth on top of Effexor and Wellbutrin. I'm not talking about morality issues. It just sounds like a sure-fire cocktail for a heart attack.
KDi in Texas
> > I am possibly going to start Effexor for depression. I have finally lost my excess weight and absolutely do not want to gain weight. Does Effexor cause weight gain or increase appetite?
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> depends on the person and their metabolism...i am currently taking 300mg. effexor and 450mg. wellbutrin sr daily...when i first started the effexor my cravings for food and to binge eating went away. i have actually lost 5lbs. i just believe many people who gain weight on effexor aren't exercising and they visit the McDonalds drive through more than they should, trust me on this one. you know..i want 10 big macs with a large DIET coke. LOL
> ayways if people actually do gain weight still through proper diet and excercise..there are other options out there such as phetermine, pure ephedrine hcl., etc. just make sure u have no heart problems before taking those drugs
> hate to say this but i use methamphetamine every couple weeks for so and can EASILY lose 10lbs. within 2 days...no lies. it also helps my add because i can't afford to see a psychiatrist to prescribe me ritalin or dexadrine.
> start taking the effexor, eat healthy, excercise daily(even if it's a 20 minute walk around the neighborhood) and u shouldn't have a problem. if u do start gaining weight or appetite increases..ask your doctor about generic phetermine..it really does help
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