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No appetite but stomach rumbles. severe anxiety and slight depression diagnosed. have started effexor (venlafaxine) 4 days ago. very worried about appetite loss. ?
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Stay Hopeful: Appetite issues are common in Depression and Anxiety disorders. 4 days is too soon to say if effexor (venlafaxine) is working. You have to give it a few weeks. Make sure you are getting adequate nutrition even if you're not that hungry. Try to use nutrition drinks and bars.
Answered 9/29/2016
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