Medicine causing weight gain?

FoxyMars25

I gained 50 lbs on Zoloft when I was taking it in college. Lost all of that weight after I stopped taking it. Went on Cymbalta in 2010 and gained 40 lbs. Lost all of that weight after I stopped taking it (plus a lot more!), then went on Welbutrin last summer and gained 10 lbs, so I stopped taking that. I haven't been able to get this darn 10 lbs off yet though.

FoxyMars25

I also want to add, I took Xanax for a year (just as needed-a 30 day supply lasted me a year) and that was the best medication for my anxiety and I did not gain any weight. I would actually love to go back on it as the older I get, the worse my anxiety gets.

earlnabby

SergeantSausage wrote: »

Medicine doesn't cause weight gain. Overeating does.

Don't overeat ==> no weight gain, right?

One one hand, it is that simple if you do the math. On the other hand, it is very complex. Medications can mess with your metabolism making the CO part of the equation much more difficult to figure out. Psychotropic medications can also affect how you think which can increase cravings, lower impulse control, increase hunger, etc. You just have to weigh the benefits with possible side effects.

One thing to the OP, if you go in expecting the medications to cause you to gain weight, you will. If you go in determined to not have it happen and get some alternative solutions in place in case your hunger increases you will not have a problem.

shonako

I've decided to do natural remedies. I hate/Fear the idea of taking medicine due to past experience with drugs. My doctor have prescribed me on Zoloft and they have just been sitting there. I have be receiving therapy, going out more, excercizing more, and eating healthier and My anxiety/Depersonalize have gotten much better. I refuse to have the side effect of weight gain on these medicine. I am very self conscious about my weight. I understand that my mental health is more important which is why I am correcting some habits that have lead to my anxiety.