We_shall_overcome
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Hi Everyone,
I've been on and off Efexor (Venlafaxine) for the last 4 years now and whenever I'm on it I always put on a lot of weight.
When I'm on the Efexor I find I have these constant strong cravings for fatty and sugary foods that just aren't present when I'm off the meds. Unfortunately I've never had much willpower and 9 times out of 10 I give into the cravings.
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the same problems with SSRIs and SNRIs?
The Doctor's have always tried to convince me that I'm exaggerating the effect that the medication is having, but whenever I come off the medication the pounds just drop off and I get back to my normal weight.
I've been on and off Efexor (Venlafaxine) for the last 4 years now and whenever I'm on it I always put on a lot of weight.
When I'm on the Efexor I find I have these constant strong cravings for fatty and sugary foods that just aren't present when I'm off the meds. Unfortunately I've never had much willpower and 9 times out of 10 I give into the cravings.
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the same problems with SSRIs and SNRIs?
The Doctor's have always tried to convince me that I'm exaggerating the effect that the medication is having, but whenever I come off the medication the pounds just drop off and I get back to my normal weight.