Posted by KrissyP on March 6, 2003, at 20:04:18
In reply to Re: Weight gain! Dizziness! Help! » KrissyP, posted by Tina P on March 6, 2003, at 16:37:22
Hey there:-)
Thank you for elaborating. First, how long have you been on Effexor-XR???
I can tell you I have tried all of the SSRI's, including Luvox, and Effexor-XR is the ONLY one I do not gain a lot of weight on. Now, I also take usually 100mg but sometimes 200mg of Seroquel at night and by morning, I am BLOATED. I know that Seroquel is adding to my retaining water AND deficatley adds to my weight problem, so I am trying to get by on only 100mg along with the Lamicatl, so far 25 mg, and the 2mg of Klonopin. I hope you are taking care of yourself with Diabetes, it sounds like you are:-) I try to remember we're all dealt different cards in life, so to speak.
Between the Paxil and having a baby, I understand your frustration concerning the excess weight. I've never had a baby, but I would suggest that you give the Effexor some time-like I said how long have you been on it sice you switched from Paxil? And, how is your appetite on it? Have you noticed ANY weight loss, decreased hunger, etc. on Effexor?
I want to hear from you again,please,
Kristen:-)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I'd be happy to elaborate! I have diabetes, and I use the insulin pump. This alone is a major contributing factor to my depression, as well as my weight struggles, but it's a viscious cycle regardless. I've always struggled with 15-30lbs, since my teens, but it wasn't until my mid-twenties that the weight started piling on. Around the same time, I started taking Paxil, which helped my depression a great deal, but made my struggle with the pounds even more difficult. Then I had my first baby ... and I haven't seen that old body that I complained about for all those years since. He is now 7 mos. and I feel like I'm still gaining weight, even all these months after the pregnancy. My doctor switched me from the Paxil to Effexor XL, with hopes that it would help with the weight gain, but it hasn't. And here I am today, needing to loose about 65lbs! Any advice?
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