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Starting effexor (venlafaxine) xr 75mg tomorrow for depression/anxiety. also see a psychologist. i have been on it previously gained weight :( scared to gain more!

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Why again?: It is well known to cause weight gain. If it happened before it will happen again. Ask your psychiatrist if you can take something more weight neutral. Cymbalta (duloxetine) would be a possibility to ask about.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. : Jacobson. Lexapro (escitalopram) is often also quite good for weight neutral antidepressant.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

Starting effexor (venlafaxine) xr 75mg tomorrow for depression/anxiety. also see a psychologist. i have been on it previously gained weight :( scared to gain more!

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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