Posted by jealibeanz on December 2, 2005, at 10:12:14
Hello,
I have been on Effexor XR 150 mg for 5 weeks now for anxiety and depression. I am an elite athlete and workout 4 hours each day. I have experienced noo appetite whatsoever since being on Effexor. Most days I eat only an egg, 2 salads, veggies, an apple, and a small granola bar. Amazingly, I have more energy than I ever have, but also I am gaining weight, about 5 lbs. This does not suprise me because I gained 20 lbs in 5 months on Wellbutrin. This also occured with Paxil and Buspar. (These drugs did not relieve anxiety or depression.)
The Effexor has relieved some anxiety and depression, yet I feel flat, unemotional almost. I'm not sure what to try now. Is it possible that SSRI's or SSNRI's change one's metabolism? I definitely am not overeating or lack physical activity. Is there a chance that another medication will not cause weight gain, or am I fairly like to gain since I have on the others. I was thinking of Cymbalta, since it's similar to Effexor, or maybe Prozac, Celexa, or Lexapro. Any suggestions?!
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