Posted by Libby on June 27, 2000, at 17:38:34
In reply to Effexor XR new to AD's-questions/concerns, posted by BLUE EYES on June 27, 2000, at 15:13:03
Effexor and Paxil are very different types of antidepressants, acting on different combinations of nerotransmitters. I was started on Effexor this time because it is very fast-acting and it was important for me to feel better as quickly as possible.
I don't know about weight gain with Paxil, but I have been taking Effexor XR for a year with little or no weight gain until I added a drug called Zyprexa a few months ago. If weight gain is a big concern for you, you might ask your doctor about Prozac or Wellbutrin. Those can actually promote weight loss in some cases.
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