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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!
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Weight gain Effexor (venlafaxine): Effexor (venlafaxine) can cause weight gain. I understand your unhappiness and being self-conscious. Fluoxetine is ingredient of lovan and is prescribed in australia. Fluoxetine or Prozac is prescribed in us. Some patient have lost weight while being on fluoxetine. It is.
Answered 6/30/2014
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