Prozac

bama_belle78
bama_belle78 Posts: 18 Member
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Anyone experience significant weight loss or gain with prozac? I was recently switched to it by my physician and Im concerned about weight gain. I was on welbutrin which is the least likely to cause weight gain. I have about 10 to lose that's proven to be very difficult to get off even while doing orangetheory 4-5 times a week over the past 5 months. I've been on prozac about 2 weeks now.

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  • pauliet7
    pauliet7 Posts: 31 Member
    Hi, i came off of medication some time ago as side affects bothered me more than depression and anxiety. I was on a generic version of Prozac for a year. I’m not a physician, however regular use of magnesium oil has been a real boon. Sleepless nights are gone and days are generally calm and relaxed. Two of the many health benefits of this supplementation.

    I know it doesn’t specify answer your enquiry but just thought i would share.

    Best wishes on your goals
    P
  • LZMiner
    LZMiner Posts: 300 Member
    I've taken generic Prozac for years, after two incredibly scary bouts with postpartum depression. It keeps me "even." It has never impacted my weight, either good or bad. I was taking something else, and of course, this was a cheaper alternative, so my new insurance company about 10 years ago made me switch drugs. Turns out I ended up liking generic Prozac better! And you can drink alcohol while on it.
  • bama_belle78
    bama_belle78 Posts: 18 Member
    thank you for the responses! It's the generic form of it. I'm hoping it doesn't impact my weight and does what it's supposed to do. I will definitely research the magnesium. I've heard it's good for a lot of things.
  • dlambert3891
    dlambert3891 Posts: 183 Member
    I’m on depokote (mood stabiliser) and quitiapine (anti physcotic) for bipolar disorder,both effect weight,I just find they make me really hungry but instead of eating I just drink a pint off water and the hunger goes.sorry that wasn’t really answering your question as different meds but same kinda side affects so hope it helps
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
    Generic version prescribed due to history of bulimia. 80 mg. I do have several side effects. I am about 10 pounds heavier, but it has helped me to greatly reduce starve binge purge cycle.
  • pauliet7
    pauliet7 Posts: 31 Member
    kellieinkc wrote: »
    pauliet7 wrote: »
    Hi, i came off of medication some time ago as side affects bothered me more than depression and anxiety. I was on a generic version of Prozac for a year. I’m not a physician, however regular use of magnesium oil has been a real boon. Sleepless nights are gone and days are generally calm and relaxed. Two of the many health benefits of this supplementation.

    I know it doesn’t specify answer your enquiry but just thought i would share.

    Best wishes on your goals
    P

    Please don't promote "homeopathic" remedies for depression. If she needs Prozac, she needs Prozac, not some sort of oil.
    Are YOU a physician? Read my post again.
    I was prescribed something which is handed out like candy in this country. A ‘quick’ fix because no physician has the time/inclination to follow through when a patient presents with anxiety and depression.

    I and millions of others can testify to the benefits of magnesium supplements. In this instance reference is made only to its calming and better sleep quality properties. If you sir/madam take SSRi meds and want to stay there then do so. However don’t try and shoot someone down that has been there and only wishes to pass on the benefits of their experience.
    Troll.
  • saraonly9913
    saraonly9913 Posts: 469 Member
    EXTREME carb cravings.
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
    edited January 2018
    saraonly9913 wrote: »
    EXTREME carb cravings.

    I have that to an extent to, but Im not sure if its related. Doesnt carbs like oatmeal directly positively affect the amount of serotonin in the brain anyhow? I dont know. I hate it sometimes. Prozac seems to affect my ability to strengthen resolve, (i.e. be obsessive) and be able to diet harder or more faithfully. Oh, but thats why Im on it anyhow. See post above.
  • loriflask
    loriflask Posts: 13 Member
    @bama_belle78 I used to sell pharmaceuticals in the SSRI/SNRI categories (legally, professionally!). Of all the SSRI options, Prozac had the highest incidence of weight loss, which I recall being somewhere between 15%-20% of people. I am NOT a medical doctor, so if you are concerned about the potential side effects of your prescribed medication, your physician is certainly the proper person to speak to.

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