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Is It Normal To Gain Weight After Stopping Effexor?

i have stopped taking effexor - 2 weeks since last tablets - after 5 years on them. Weaned off over about a month.
Apart from the brain zaps, etc, I find I have gained almost 5 kilos in the past two weeks and it is not attributed to Xmas parties.... :)
Is this considered normal? What is the best method I should follow to start losing all this weight?
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hi,Dear.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.
As far as EFFEXOR is concerned there is no such concern regarding the weight gain after weaning.But when on EFFAXOR you may reduce some weight due to anorexia.It is probably due to the diminished anoretic effect of venlafaxine.So you are supposed to do regular exercise and a proper dietary regime will be beneficial for you.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.
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Is It Normal To Gain Weight After Stopping Effexor?

Hi,Dear.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. As far as EFFEXOR is concerned there is no such concern regarding the weight gain after weaning.But when on EFFAXOR you may reduce some weight due to anorexia.It is probably due to the diminished anoretic effect of venlafaxine.So you are supposed to do regular exercise and a proper dietary regime will be beneficial for you. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.