Question:
Has anyone experienced a weight gain with Zoloft and Effexor XR?
I am 11 months post op and have been on Zoloft and Effexor XR for 3 and half months, all of a sudden I am insatiable. I drink no less than a gallon of water a day because of the extreme thirst/dry mouth symptom from the meds. I just can't seem to stay full, I'm ALWAYS hungry. I've gained 9 pounds in the last month and prior to that was on a 4 month plateau. Is it the meds making me hungry, or is it maybe water weight as a side effect of the meds? Please help me solve this dilemma, I feel like my window of opportunity has closed. Any suggestions? — corpdiva2006 (posted on January 27, 2002)
January 27, 2002
I am on Effexor XR and haven't gained weight, but I feel it
may have slowed my weight loss down. I'm 1 yr. 3 wks. post-
op - RNY open. I've lost 101 lbs. I am feel insatiable
some days too and think it may be because I'm not eating
enough protein. When I do eat enough protein at meals & snacks
I'm not hungry and don't even think of food, but when I
don't get that protein I want to graze and that will make
us gain weight. Good luck!
— Betty Todd
January 27, 2002
I am pre-op, but have been on Zoloft for 3 years. It WILL make you gain
weight. I've gained about 40 lbs.+ since I started on this medication, but
for me, the lack of side effects is worth the weight gain. Just watch your
weight, or talk to your doctor about a different med.
Good luck!
— Carol P.
January 27, 2002
A friend of mine who is 3 years post op just had the same problem. I will
find out from her what she switched to. A word of caution: she gained
around 40 pounds in a 6 month period of time! Her problem was the Effexor.
Whatever she is on now has given her no problems but she is working very
hard to get the weight off. I wouldn't wait to long to do something. The
good thing is there are other options. Good Luck!
— kristen H.
January 28, 2002
Ronni -- You are EXACTLY right! I crave carbs something fierce, bread,
crackers, etc. I read that a supplement of Chromium Piccolinate or
Brewer's Yeast will tame the cravings. What about the extreme hunger
though. What's that about? Is it the meds? What else should I have my
psychiatrist try? What about Wellbutrin?
— corpdiva2006
January 28, 2002
Good Heavens!! I never thought about it but I have put on 25 lbs in the
past 5 months and I started the Zoloft 5 mos ago too! I couldnt figure it
out I have really chged my eat habits, tried to eat healthier but the
weight seems to keep piling on. Now at 340 and still fighting with the
insurence company these last 25 lbs are almost crippling me. I will
defianlty be making an appt with me pcp tomorrow!!
— Amy G.
January 28, 2002
Please be very careful if ever planning to go off of Effexor. My sister
(takes for anxiety) has been trying for a month now and the side effects
are horrendous. She also said her Doctor never mentioned the possible
weight gain (I sent her this question- in case she had expirienced any)-
nor the HELL of withdrawals she is expiriencing. She asked that I share
this information with the site. I know most of us would not consider
dropping a med without our Dr.s knowlegde-however- I just wanted to share
how horrible it's been for her.
— Karen R.
January 28, 2002
Karen, what side effects did your sister have? I have seriously
considered going off the Effexor. I was afraid of the potential side
effects. I just don't know what they are. Any info you could share would
be great! Adrienne
— corpdiva2006
January 28, 2002
I have been on both and hated Effexor. I am now on Zoloft and love it! I
find that I am actually less hungry..but then again I have not had the
surgery yet and I am hoping that the Zoloft will not change whats going on
internally after the surgery!
— Barbara L.
January 30, 2002
As your Dr. About Celexa...it is kow to not increase weight gain
— bsktofdreams
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