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Antidepressants have long been associated with certain side effects including weight gain, and Effexor is no exception
One important cause of venlafaxine weight gain or loss is
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In one study, more than 55 percent of patients using newer antidepressants
Some studies suggest that it may contribute to weight gain, while others suggest that it may
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And some patients need to take all three
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
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Long-term Effexor weight gain is more strongly linked to the drug’s metabolic and hormonal effects on the body, including carbohydrate cravings and the impact on the thyroid hormone system
Antidepressants have long been associated with certain side effects including weight gain, and Effexor is no exception
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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; changes in weight or appetite; dry mouth, yawning; increased sweating; or
EFFEXOR XR may cause serious side effects, including: Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions: EFFEXOR XR may increase suicidal thoughts and actions in some children, adolescents, and young adults, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed
Symptoms typically appear within eight to 12 hours after you miss a dose and can persist for up to two weeks
by up to 75 mg/day no more frequently than q4 days; Max: 225 mg/day; Info: give w/ food; may open cap, but do not cut/crush/chew/dissolve contents; taper dose by no more than 75 mg/wk to D/C Effexor XR (generic name: venlafaxine) is a once-daily serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) medication primarily used to treat depression, anxiety, and panic disorders in adolescents and adults
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It is designated (R/S)-1-[2-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl] cyclohexanol Its molecular weight is 313
Effexor is considered weight neutral because it can cause either weight gain OR weight loss depending on your response to the medication
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For oral dosage forms (extended-release capsules, extended-release tablets): For depression: Adults—At first, 75 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as one dose in the morning or evening
It works by increasing the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain
For example: Overeating or inactivity as a result of depression can cause weight gain
I wouldn’t lose any weight but maintained the same weight for 7 years