would paxil make you gain weight?
10/09/08
Friday, October 10, 2008
Hi Dani:
I'm not a physician, but the truth is, all antidepressants can contribute to weight gain. The fact is, however, weight doesn't come out of thin air, it comes from eating. When a person is on an antidepressant, sometimes they need to change their eating habits, and exercise more. You can read more about Paxil here.
Best of Luck,
Dr. Diana Walcutt
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Any could, it's an individual thing to each one taking any anti-depressant.
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Dr. Walcutt hit the "nail right on the head". None of these "feel better about yourself" drugs comes without a cost in addition to what you pay the pharmasist. An antidepressant may put a smile on your face, but it lowers your metabolism. So, in order to stay the same weight, you are going to have to burn calories in a slower and different way. There is no substitute for working out. Which can be anything from walking, running, going to the gym, etc. It is a simple adjustment that is much easier to say than do. But, once it becomes a habit, you will see and feel the difference.