Weight loss after Effexor xr

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I was on Effexor for 14 yrs. Last August I had to stop because it caused ridiculously high blood pressure for me. I remember gaining weight about 2 months in to taking it but I have always been within a healthy weight range so I didn't pay attention to how much. During that time I had a highly physical job and could average between 15 to 27 thousand steps per day (also lots of lifting, unloading trucks, etc.) I'm a 5ft 1inch formerly 125lb female btw. 34 yrs old.

Anyway, after I came off Effexor xr (with minimal withdrawal for those that are curious) I dropped to where I currently sit at 107lbs. It really freaked me out! I don't ever remember being this small!

Has anyone else had this? Didnt change anything else and all recent blood tests do not indicate any health concerns.

[Hidden]

Wow minimal withdrawals from Effexor! I’ve heard this is the hardest AD to come off. The weight for your height is probably right. I wouldn’t worry.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Hidden]

I'm thinking the same thing on the withdrawal. I've read such nightmares on here about the withdrawal. It made me so nervous.

[Hollick in reply to Hidden]

Me too, although I don't remember any real bad withdrawl myself, one of the best responses I've had to ssri's was with venlafaxine ...like you say you hear it a lot..

[Dolphin14]

If nothing else is showing medically I think you are ok.

[Hidden]

Your average weight should be 97 to 123lb so your fine.

[chamonix0522]

I didnt have problems the first time I came off effexor. I am on it 10 years later again and no weight issues before during or after. I also have low blood pressure but it doesnt mean things cant change.