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Can you lose weight on effexor (venlafaxine) or other ssri?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Effexor (venlafaxine): Not a diet pill, but some wt. Drop is reported in some cases.

Answered 9/4/2012

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