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Weight gain side effect of Effexor?

Page last modified on: September 11, 2008
Question from Micki: You mention antidepressants causing weight gain. I just received an Rx for Effexor to combat hot flashes and the doctor mentioned that it is also prescribed for depression. Is weight gain one of its side effects?
Answer —Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: The dose of Effexor that is usually used for the treatment of hot flashes is up to 75mg a day. The dose for Effexor used to treat depression is usually higher than that. Weight gain does not seem to be a problem at the lower doses of Effexor used for hot flashes.

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