Posted by Leonardo on October 10, 2000, at 5:53:37
In reply to Does anyone know WHY AD's cause weight gain???, posted by Flutterbee on October 9, 2000, at 8:58:49
Hi Flutterbee
I gained a little weight on Paxil, and loads on Remeron which I have still not fully shifted. My impression is that it increases your appetite and reduces your metabolism, and maybe causes fluid retention too. I put on several pounds in a matter of days after starting Remeron.
Not everyone gets the weight gain side effect, but if you get it badly I think it will be very difficult to combat by diet and exercise, the drug is working pretty hard against you. In this case think about a different med, another SSRI may affect you differently. Some other types are known to cause weight loss and give you more energy, eg Wellbutrin and reboxetine.
Leonardo
> I was thinking that if I could figure out why they make you gain weight I could counter act it.
> Is it because they slow your metabolism?
> Do they make you hungrier and you eat more?
> Do they affect the hormones in your body that make you store more fat?
> ANYONE??? I can stand the thought of gaining more weight, that will just make me more upset and I don't think taking AD's would be a good thing for me. I just started taking Celexa a little over a week ago (for anxiety and mild depression) and I think I'm starting to feel better already (i know, it's probably too soon), but if I'm going to gain weight, i won't take it. I have been exhausted all day and waking up at night, but I'm hoping that will pass. I tried Zoloft, and that totally zonked me out. I am always tired to begin with. Thanks for your input!
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