Antidepressants & weight gain?

Hi ya.. I been put on anti depressants and there are some that do make you feel a bit hungrier. I can tell you from experience there was some gain. Other times (ive tried more then just 1 med) other times the side effect says weight gain and instead I lose. It really depends on you.. your personality and body.

I tend to think black and white. All or nothing. So if I mess up with say.. a piece of cake.. then I say Forget it im terrible ill just have more now! So.. weight gain. Ya get me?

Other people gain because the medicine is actually helping. They have a feel good mood so they are comfortable with having an extra plate or slice or treating themselves etc.. since depression for some gives them a "not hungry" attitude.

Hope this kinda helps.. are you feeling better? And sry ab the heartache I know what that's like.

I don't know what you are taking, but yes, some are known to have that affect for some people. I have been taking Effexor, which I LOVE. It not only increases seratonin but also nuereperine (don't know how to spell it), which increases your drive and motivation. It's like having a cup of coffee--being more alert, focused, energized. Some say they gain weight on it. I have been energized by it to get off my butt, workout and lose weight successfully. My daughter suffers from the same condition as I, and was just prescribed Effexor too last Friday, because it has worked so well for me. I am anxious to see how she does. Anytime you read reviews on these meds, they're usually by the people who were unhappy with them. Everyone reacts uniquely to their med. Also, you can ask your doctor if weight gain is commonly associated with your med.

The side effect of some antidepressants can be weight gain. I take Zoloft and havn't gained but did gain on Celexa and Abilify. Talk it over with your Dr. Don't suddenly stop your medication b/c it can cause discontinuation syndrome and make you feel sick. (nausea, vomiting, and dizzines are some of the side effects of suddenly stopping antidepressants. It depends on the individual related to what antidepressant is right for you. Hope this helps!!!

I wish the best for you. I have had my own struggles too and am currently on wellbutrin, which has worked very well for me in the past. It is known to have the positive of effect of losing weight - it balances the dopamine, it is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, different from most of the anti-depressants that are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, SSRIs. Read about it, it is all fascinating, at least to me, lol! you may find WB helps you better. Don't be afraid to use the right medicine your brain needs - not all of our brains work the same, some of us are missing, or have a depletion of some neurotransmitters bc of things like stress or traumatic events. Don't let stigmas keep you from getting well and taking care of yourself. :-). It also helps me feel more motivated to exercise, and exercise, sunshine, adequate,quality sleep, and a good diet and stress relief (yoga/meditation) are some of the best antidepressants out there. But sometimes medicine is what it takes to get going. Don't short change yourself. :-)
good luck and hugs.

I take citalopram and it has not caused me to gain any weight at all, in fact it actually killls my appetite so I have to remind myself to eat!

I've only taken Wellbutrin (which has both loss and gain as potential side effects, as well as a host of other non-weight-related possible side effects) and didn't have any weight-related issues. The key thing to remember is that only a small percentage of people experience any one potential side effect of any medication. It's more likely that you won't have any weight-related issues than that you will. In fact, if you can get the anxiety and depression under control, you may have an easier time losing the last few pounds. Good luck!

Wellbutrin is the only one I've heard of that doesn't cause weight gain and it's meant to blunt appetite. It's not generally available as an antidepressant in the UK. I was given a course of it to stop smoking.

I've taken a few of them over the years and each one has made me gain weight. Lots of medication does. You just have to go low carb, eat less and exercise more.