Actually, the new anti-depressants do not have the weight gain side effect as with MAO inhibitors and Elavil. One of Effexor's common side effects is anoerxia (not that you'd want it).

I'm currently on deproprovera-birth control-which does have weight gain as a side-effect (I'm not going in for my next 3 month shot). However, I'm continuing to LC and SLOWly losing weight... any loss is a success.

If you're new to anti-depressants, give your body time to adjust (typically 6-8 weeks).

Don't give up on LCing... you don't have much to lose so your loss may be slow. And don't stop taking your medication... it's saving your life.