To need a higher antidepressant dosage if you gain weight

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I've been taking Effexor for about 2 years for panic attacks/anxiety. It worked well until recently and I've been feeling certain side effects of skipping a dose even though I haven't. I have gained 30+ lbs in the past two years and I'm thinking I may need s higher dosage. Can anyone suggest?

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  • RoseIsabella
    8 years ago

    I used to take Effexor, but now I take Cymbalta.

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    • snarkygirl
      8 years ago

      Do you have a hard time with withdrawal from Effexor?

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      • RoseIsabella
        8 years ago

        Nope, but I'm crazy and now I'm just on Cymbalta.

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        • mlbryan44
          8 years ago

          Have you ever been on MYknob?

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          • RoseIsabella
            8 years ago

            Sounds like something I wouldn't want to waste time even thinking about.

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    • [Old Memory]
      8 years ago

      effexor made me a raving lunatic.

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  • JD777
    8 years ago

    First, ask your doc, there are other reasons Effexor may not be working well for you now. But yes, Effexor's pharmacological profile is patient weight sensitive. But because there are only 3 (I think) dose strengths, it's hard for a doc to prescribe the exact right dose by patient weight (called titration).

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  • seekelp
    8 years ago

    Doctors. Speak to one.

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  • [Old Memory]
    8 years ago

    I went through trails and tribulations with those kinds of meds. A common side effect of those medications is weight gain. Your body will naturally adjust to what you're taking. I found that after a certain time with all the ones I tried they stopped working. Best to ask your doctor on that one.

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