Is there a weight gain problem on venlafaxine?

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Hi all iv come off mirt & starting venlafaxine tomorrow . There was a massive problem with gaining weight with this.. but more so because of cravings..is it like this at all with venlafaxine? Thankyou.

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    ive been on mirt for nearly two years and have putt on about five stones =70lbs and done nothing different

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