HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Since coming off effexor (venlafaxine) xr and on 10mg lovan to deal with withdrawals. i've been having increased appetite? hungryyyy! why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Dheeraj Raina answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Loss of s/e: Perhaps you are someone for whom Effexor (venlafaxine) was causing decreased appetite, and its discontinuation has led to a predictable effect. Fluoxetine can also increase appetite.

Answered 6/25/2014

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've been on Effexor (venlafaxine) XR for about 5 weeks now. While i feel it's helping in some ways, my anxiety and obsessive thoughts are still there. I'm also scared for the withdrawal. I read Zoloft may help?

5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

Been off Effexor (venlafaxine) XR 150 mg daily for 10 days now after being on it for 6months and was wondering when does the withdrawal side effects end?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

After getting off of Effexor (venlafaxine) XR is stomach problems a cause from the withdrawal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What are some tips for reducing withdrawal from Effexor (venlafaxine) XR 300mg?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is it possible to have no side affects with stoping effexor (venlafaxine)? I've had no withdrawals and it's been 2 days. I had to stop and decrease as i'm allergic

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is it safe to stop Effexor (venlafaxine). If I choose to deal with the withdrawal symptoms?
I am starting lovan as i've been on Effexor (venlafaxine) XR and put on weight. I'm scared to put on weight very unhappy and self conscious!
How long will withdrawal effects from Effexor (venlafaxine) XR last?
I have bad withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (venlafaxine) xr, what to do?
How can I switch from Effexor (venlafaxine) XR 150mg to Paxil 20mg experiencing no withdrawal?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.