Honestly? I gained 50 lbs the first year I was on effexor. It didn't help that I just didn't care how I was eating then or the fact that I stopped working out as well and was pretty much trying to drink myself to death. However, I've been off it for a year now and I haven't lost anything really, save for a few pounds.
That said, it's only recently that I've taken this seriously again. I can not say for sure if it's really the effexor or not. Just stick to your eating plan, whatever you are doing, and keep an eye on your weight. Obviously, it's important that you feel good and are not depressed. You have to take care of yourself and if it puts your weight loss on hold it's probably still worth taking the meds.
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