Posted by oeps7 on September 16, 2003, at 11:34:32
In reply to Re: benadryl weight gain, posted by djmmm on September 16, 2003, at 9:37:47
> > I have been taking benadryl 1-2 a day to help with effexor withdrawal.
> > Has anyone else had an increased appetite while doing this? I have gained 5lbs in 2 weeks.
>
> Increased appetite is a common side-effect of antihistamines...in fact, most antidepressants have some effect of histamine, which my be a contributing factor to AD associated weight-gain.Thanks for the info. I am now off effexor 2 weeks. I think I'm going to try without the benadryl.
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