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Posted by reg-san on December 23, 2005, at 16:48:58
Not to sound superficial but I have concerns about gaining weight on anti-depressants. I have done my research BUT would like to know what the experiences of others are?
I need to drop about 20 pounds, not looking Effexor to do it for me but don't want more added on....
Posted by xterra on December 23, 2005, at 20:13:29
In reply to Side effects - weight loss/weight gain?, posted by reg-san on December 23, 2005, at 16:48:58
> Not to sound superficial but I have concerns about gaining weight on anti-depressants. I have done my research BUT would like to know what the experiences of others are?
> I need to drop about 20 pounds, not looking Effexor to do it for me but don't want more added on....I have never gained weight from any of the following: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil, Effexor or Cymbalta. In fact I lost weight on Celexa, Lexapro and Effexor.
I have a feeling I'd have gained if I'd stayed on Zyprexa or Remeron. Or rather I wouldn't have gained, I'd have starting being bulimic again.
Marsha
Posted by Phillipa on December 23, 2005, at 21:06:47
In reply to Re: Side effects - weight loss/weight gain? » reg-san, posted by xterra on December 23, 2005, at 20:13:29
I never gained wt either but then my doses were always low. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by RobertDavid on December 24, 2005, at 0:09:06
In reply to Re: Side effects - weight loss/weight gain?, posted by Phillipa on December 23, 2005, at 21:06:47
Wellbutrin I hear is good for weight loss.
Posted by bart on December 26, 2005, at 13:25:40
In reply to Side effects - weight loss/weight gain?, posted by reg-san on December 23, 2005, at 16:48:58
I also noticed I was gaining weight over the years and the most effective thing I've done so far is cut my lexapro down to the minimal therapeutic dose of 5mg. instead of 10mg. I also kept jogging too but antidepressants screw with my appetite so hard! I hated it because I'm a compulive eater and SSRI's have never helped with that when they're actually supposed to help with that.
Posted by spriggy on December 28, 2005, at 17:03:01
In reply to Re: Side effects - weight loss/weight gain?, posted by bart on December 26, 2005, at 13:25:40
I was on Lexapro for 6 weeks and lost 5 pounds.
Not sure if that helps or not.
I tried Wellbutrin and felt like I was on serious speed- I couldn't eat (or sleep) for four solid days.
So if you like that feeling- wellbutrin might work.
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