Anti Depressants - Bushland,TX

Yes, Yes, and Yes. I have been taking antidepressants for several years. I have gained weight. I am humgry all the time. I am now on and off Weight Watchers. I lost 15 lbs. and need to loose another 15 or so. If I didn't take the antidepressants I would be skinny and my family would be very unhappy. Good luck to you. Just weigh the benefits and risks.

L. G.

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I am currently on Lexapro and have noticed a littlw weight gain and now craving sweets.I never have been a big sweets person but in the last few months have been. Dont know if its the antidepressant but it started after I changed to the Lexapro. Hope this helps....Have a great weekend. V.

I took anti-depressants for 10 months. I was so busy itching that I didn't notice the scale. When I found that four Shaklee B-Complex would do the same thing the antidepressant did and WITHOUT the side effects I switched. To this very day, if I were banished to an dessert island, B-Complex is the first thing I would take with me.

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C.,
When I was on antidepressants I gained weight and lost weight. I didn't have any food cravings. Mostly I just drank alot of water cause, it made me really dried out......
K.

Hey C., yes, I experienced some weight gain when I was on Celexa. From what I understand, it's a fairly common side effect.

My advice is to not deny yourself what you are craving, just don't overindulge. "Everything in moderation..." right?

I gained 10 pounds in 1 month while on Paxil. My doctor and I decided I would stop taking it and try something else. I know that particular medication slows your metabolism down which can frequently lead to weight gain. I have been on many others (Prozac, Effexor, Zoloft, Celexa - just to name a few) and Paxil was the only one I gained weight on. I would check with your doctor to see if that is a typcial side effect from the one you are taking.

Hi C.,
And yes to your question. I did gain weight during my depressions yrs. And now that I am well, but I never lost the weight I put on. So please watch what you eating. I never though I could be this weight. I learn to love me for who I am now and at least I don't feel depressed anymore.

I went to a bariatric doctor to loose the extra baby pounds and she perscribed Welbutrin xl... I take the 300mg..but its for suppressing snack cravings... I dont need the anti depressant part but it sure helps my mood too... !!! try talking to your doctor about Welbutrin.. Oh and ladies I dont know about ya'll but it helped in the bedroom area too!!!!!

Hey C.,

I was on Zoloft and I gained and lost weight. It just depends I guess.

Good Luck,
R.

C.,
I have been in your situation. I was on Effexor and gained a lot of weight. Talk to your doctor about it. I have since switched to Wellbutrin and so far so good. We will see. Almost all antidepressants have been linked to weight gain. Wellbutrin has an appetite suppresent in it and no sexual side effects. Again, talk to your doctor.

Hugs
K.

yes! I had to qiut taking them because my wieght gain was so bad. it took awhile to get rid of what the anti depressants did but im much happier now, and less stressed out. its easy to be stressed out and worry all the time about bills,kids etc. just take a hour to yourself everynite and do what you want to do,or go out somewhere a lone and just have C. time to relax. thats what i do and it helps alot. take care, N.

So you are taking anti-depressants? or are thinking about it? It depends on which you take. Some cause weight gain/others assist in losing weight.

Also something else to consider is that eating is a form of coping with depression. People like to pick up other addiction aside from drinking and using drugs, although, it could be an additional one.

I had this problem on just about every antidepressant I tried. You might want to read "The anti-depressant survival guide". You can probably still get it at Amazon.

Feeling better is worth 10 extra pounds.