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Tracy85
08-17-2003 @ 5:25 PM                           Reply to this Discussion  
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 		Hi..I am currently on effexor xr 300 mlg. I am experiencing a great decrease in my appetite.I can't seem to eat a meal.I have had an eating disorder in the past and I'm scared that effexor may not be the pill for me. Is anyone else on effexor and decreased their appetite?....thanx...tracy
Mike H
08-22-2003 @ 11:26 AM                           Reply to this Discussion  
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 		I am on effexor as well, and I have not found that my appetite has changed much.  For me, the side effect that I notice the most is how it affects my sleep.  If I do not take my pill early in the day, I cannot sleep that night, or I have bizzare dreams.

If the side effect is a concern to you, talk to your doctor about it.  S/he may be able to make recommendations on how to counter the side effect, or look at a new med for you if it becomes a major problem.

Good luck.

Mike
sleepyhead
10-15-2003 @ 9:01 AM                           Reply to this Discussion  
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 		Hi Tracey

I was on Effexor for a year and it did affect my appetite. I did eat a little but never enjoyed anything much - other than sweets!!!! Craved sweets and lived on them for a while - not healthy!!!
At least I did not put on weight which I did with other AD's.
Weaning off effexor at the moment onto cipralax as I am tired of the side effects. Dunno if cipralax will be any better though.....
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