Pristiq And Weight Loss

I have recently started taking pristiq (one week ago) 50 mgs a day and am very concerned that I may gain weight through taking this medication I am 19 yrs old and one of the main reasons for depression is weight issues etc and I am just wondering if anyone could please let me know if they experienced weight gain or weight loss?
Ive lost 2 kilos in 2 weeks but dont know if this is because I started eating smaller portions recently or caused from medication also.. any comments welcome :)

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Hi sheree. I had lots of weight issues before I started pristiq 4years ago for anxiety and now they are worse. Yes my anxiety is gone but I gained 30 pounds practically all in my belly. I get aske if I'm pregnant at least once s month I hate it. I have tried to get off but it is very difficult lots and lots of side effects. My advise to you is try not taking it for a few days see what the effects are. The longer you take the drug the harder it is to get off and there is no smaller dose to wean yourself off. Take it from my experience and mainly others. Reconsider this medication check out the chats on weaning off pristiq. Good luck

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