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Thursday, February 05, 2009 ladyphin asks

Q: Is there anything out there that is safe to take for weight loss while on antidepressants?

I am about 60lbs over weight maybe even more and I want to lose weight. I work funny hours and I'm very active at work but not at home. I try and watch what I eat but nothing seems to work for me.

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Merely Me, Health Guide
2/ 5/09 7:30pm

Hi Ladyphin

 

This is something that you definitely want to tell your doctor so that he or she can recommend something which does not interact with your particular antidepressants. 

 

You might want to see if there is any underlying medical condition like an underactive thyroid which may be a cause of weight gain.

 

Also...I just wrote an article in a two part series all about antidepressants and weight gain.  It very well may be that your antidepressant is causing you to gain weight.  You can find Part One of my series here.  A lot of people are chiming in with their experience so do stop by to read.

 

I hope this helps some and thank you for your question!

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By ladyphin— Last Modified: 10/18/10, First Published: 02/05/09