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Does Paxil Make You Gain Weight
"Will my Antidepressants Make me Gain Weight?" (Part One)
The answer to this question is that they just might, especially if you are taking a certain type of antidepressant.
Of course there is a lot more to the story. People gain and lose weight for a variety of reasons. Being depressed in itself can cause great fluctuations in weight. I know for me, I have had the experience of both gaining and losing weight while depressed. When I am depressed and feel anxious I tend to lose weight. When I am chronically mildly depressed over a long ...
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"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)
By Merely Me , Health ExpertIn part one of this series on weight gain and antidepressants we talked about which medications are... Read more »
Sexual Dis-interest? Lacking Libido? Zero Arousal? Is It Your Anti-depressant??
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...for prozac and up to a 28% possibility for those on Paxil. Recent studies now confirm that... Read more »
Tinkering with Antidepressant Treatment
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...starting Lamictal about three months ago and my recent weight gain. The purpose of the Lamictal... Read more »
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Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
...slowly to determine the most effective dose. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight gain. Common trycyclics used for anxiety disorders:• Impramine... Read more »Depression: elderly
..., usually a loss of appetite change in weight unintentional weight loss (most frequent) weight gain difficulty sleeping daytime sleepiness ... Read more »Fibromyalgia Medication
... who also suffer from depression. On the downside, SSRIs can cause sexual dysfunction and weight gain.Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Cymbalta, ... Read more »Bipolar Medications
...response, long-term use of lithium is not without problems. In one study, 16% of patients gained weight. Weight gain is one of the main reasons why some patients want to stop taking the drug.... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...nausea, and low sex drive. Over time, many SSRI-treated patients gain weight, although the degree of weight gain varies depending on the drug. (For example, paroxetine poses a greater risk for... Read more »
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