Posted by Laree on November 12, 2004, at 16:36:49
In reply to Refuse to take Effexor!, posted by Cinderella on November 9, 2004, at 8:49:04
Hello,
Last year I was switched from 100 mg./Zoloft to Wellbutrin (at my request) because amidst other side effects (and it 'pooping-out'), I believed it was it making me gain weight. When I first took myself off of the Zoloft, initially I felt better and more "like myself" as well.
I have suffered from Anorexia & Bulimia in the past, so I am extremely leery of any potential 'weight gain' side effects from meds. Anyway, about 2 years ago I was put on Effexor XR. I believe that I actually LOST weight on it, probably at least a good 10-15 pounds. I was very active at the time and working a lot, but i was no longer struggling with anorexia/bulimia and was at a stable weight to begin with.
Now, I sympathize with you about pdocs claiming certain meds "shouldn't make you gain weight", are "weight neutral", or whatever, and then you find out otherwise the hard way. It's happened to me before, and what's really helped me since, actually, is to get on these boards on start asking around (before you ditch the med altogether!). Some drugs that do claim to be neutral in regards to weight may very well allow for weight LOSS even.
Right now I'm on Lexapro and I think I've dropped a few pounds since starting it.
Best,
L.Well, went back to the doc yesterday as I am running out of my Zoloft and wanted to try Wellbutrin instead. Zoloft just turned me into a lump and I have gained 7 lbs of unwanted fat since I've been on it and I am completely numb below the waist. My regular doc is on vacation so the doc I had yesterday argued with me about the Wellbutrin. He said it wouldn't be a good choice for me and and offered me samples of the Effexor instead. He also said he was really surprised that I gained weight from the Zoloft and told me that weight gain is not a predominant side effect. He said I won't gain weight from the Effexor but I don't trust him. So I didn't take it. I threw the samples he gave me away. I have gone a couple of days without any antidepressants and it feels like I am waking up from a long sleep. I am hoping to drop a pound or 2 this weekend since I am dieting again. While on the Zoloft, I couldn't lose a pound even when I really cut my calories AND worked out an hour each day! So....we shall see what happens with my moods now. What a price we pay to feel good, huh??
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