[Ghost On The Highway]

No idea about the periods, but weight gain is a known side effect of many antidepressants. In my opinion it's tolerable. Before I was on effexor I was pretty ripped tbh, had a borderline six pack and lifted a ton. But I wanted to kill myself, locked myself in my room for days, didn't go to class, thought I was gay, had terrible insomnia, lost my job, etc. Since quitting liquor and being on a/d's, I've gained a lot of weight (mostly fat). But I've also had a lot more fun, enjoyed success at school and work, and even had sex a few times. I attribute most of the weight gain to overeating and increased physical tiredness/lethargy from the antidepressants and diabetes. If the weight gain is a problem, I'd suggest possibly using an herbal appetite suppressant like ephedra (if legal and not contraindicated) and brute "no-carb" willpower.