Rapid weight gain after stopping venlafaxine
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Hi there, I've gained weight over the past 6 weeks after coming off of venlafaxine - I was on it on and off for 5 years.
I thought it was due to the supplements I started taking (5htp, l-tyrosine, vit b complex) but I've read a few reports of rapid weight gain after coming off meds.
Has anyone else heard of this??
Can the weight be lost?
I'm exercising and eating super healthy and gaining weight by the day......, help!!
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Lovelyellowdres KezzaNoon
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This is happening to me too. In fact I am now pescatarian and am eating more healthily than I ever have in my life, and yet my weight increases. I have no idea what's going on or why but I wish it would stop 😔😔😔😔
ana76872 Lovelyellowdres
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geri51664 KezzaNoon
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I'm so happy to see this isn't only me. 6 pounds in 2 months...reading that i'm not the only one helps. hopefully after a few more months, if I don't explode, my body will re adjust and start losing. I do know the side effects are finally gone. man, that was brutal. luck to all
ana76872 geri51664
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kylie56261 KezzaNoon
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lisa18373 KezzaNoon
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Snap!
I came off sertraline about a month ago and now all my clothes are too small!
I'm eating just the same and actually have more energy so I'm now more active. Oh and I'm burning off more calories in the bedroom! Lol
It's so annoying.
Worriedmother lisa18373
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Her hormones are all over the place, I think she’s had about 2 periods in 8 months and they were heavy. Her tummy bloats up like a balloon so she’s tried FODMAP diet ... everything. I’m hoping the longer she’s med free her body will eventually reset itself.
I’m starting to think the drug Pristiq has had the same effect on me (it’s similar to Effexor). I was only on it for a month a year ago - the doctor gave it to me to help me cope with my daughters issues!!!. It made me feel so bad I stopped cold turkey at the end of the first pack, which was a relief. Not long after stopping I just packed on weight literally overnight, none of my jeans would even go around my thighs. And then my periods stopped for 2 months followed by the heaviest period ever. I thought maybe it was the start of peri menopause but my cycle is completely back to normal now. My weight isn’t though. I walk the dogs and watch what I eat. I lose a little then I gain a little and I still can’t get my thunder thighs into my jeans.
I’m hoping with time all our bodies will return to how they once were. It would be great to know if anyone successfully loses some.
I can’t believe that for me it only took 4 weeks of taking this to stuff up my system.
dee69929 KezzaNoon
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Before taking venlafaxine my weight was dropping and I was really pleased but my gp put me on venlafaxine to help reduce my hot flushes I was only taking 75mg daily but they didn't work but since coming off them 4 weeks ago I have gained nearly a stone with no sign of it slowing down I am eating less than before I am so fed up but after finding this sight it seems I'm not alone.
ReJoyce777 KezzaNoon
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I am thankful for some answered but also very frustrated as I can see you all are as well. Within days of taking his last Effexor, my husbands stomach started expanding. He now has swelling in his feet and the doctors don't know why. After reading your post I am understanding more (than the doctors apparently). The withdrawals were bad enough and now this..........
matthew13927 ReJoyce777
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I recently went off of (262.5 mg) Venlafaxine ER after being on it for several years. During the last 4 weeks, I've gained 12 lbs, had severe headaches and irritability and have had to work very hard to keep control of my focus. It's very frustrating.
ReJoyce777 KezzaNoon
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Did anyones doctors test your liver? God bless you all. my poor husband is so miserable and frustrated.
MFisc KezzaNoon
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have You visit dietician ? Mby he will help after comprehensive research about Your weight gain. Mby he will recommend special diet.
Keep strong love !
MFisc KezzaNoon
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have You visit dietician ? Mby he will help after comprehensive research about Your weight gain. Mby he will recommend special diet.
Keep strong love !
ReJoyce777 MFisc
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after doing some research, we believe it may be liver damage from the VENLAFAXINE my husband has an appointment with a gastronologist today to look at his liver. it appeas it could be ASCITES when you look ip photos, his stomach looks like those in the picture
Worriedmother ReJoyce777
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OH WOW - thank you very much for sharing your research. This totally explains our daughters issues. 14 months later she's still on the road to recovery & bloats up sometimes but not as badly. The weight is stubborn. Based on the amount she eats she should be skin & bones but shes still over weight. Shes been diagnosed with PCOS, insulin resistance, lactose intolerance, episodes of alopecia areata & is under investigation for high blood glucose, Cushings disease & Lupus. she's now having renal problems too. Barely 18, she would love to have a boyfriend. Before the psych meds she was a pretty petite blonde with anxiety who is a natural singer & performer.
Thank you again. I'm very pleased to hear its not the liver!!!!! All the best to everyone here. I wish there was more info available out there
ReJoyce777 Worriedmother
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i now have him on a ketogenic diet. PLEASE look into that for your daughter. it helps with most, if not all the issues she is having. Look up DR. Eric Westman from Durham NC. He has been promoting this way of eating for years at DUKE University and now with the HEAL Clinic. DR. Atkins original nurse now works with him. I do not go to the clinic but i follow them on facebook and youtube. This way of eating is eating real foods. Meats, healthy fats and vegetables. I feel sure this will help her. i wish you all well.
ReJoyce777 Worriedmother
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another update.........he told me last night that 3 days of eating low carb, he doesn't feel near as bloated. he is sleeping better too. I also ordered him a weighted blanket to help with any anxiety and sleep. I am willing to do anything to help him. He went thru so much in this month and I can only imagine what all your daughter has gone through. It breaks my heart for her. Please read thru all of that website, The Withdrawal Project. There is SOOOOO much information.
I pray this helps all of you. I now want to be a huge advocate for this and the people going thru it.
Worriedmother, there is hope for your daughter and I truely believe this could be the answer. PLEASE keep me posted.