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Zoloft And Weight Gain
"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)
In part one of this series on weight gain and antidepressants we talked about which medications are most likely to make you gain weight. It seems that Paxil is the "winner" there. In so many of the forums discussing this topic, people say they gained from between 20-50 pounds while taking this antidepressant. And even the medical community is in agreement here that Paxil can cause the user to gain a significant amount of weight.
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Expert & Community Posts
"Will my Antidepressants Make me Gain Weight?" (Part One)
By Merely Me , Health Expert...happier. There could also be a medical reason for weight gain during depression. An... Read more »
Drugs That Can Contribute to Weight Gain
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...regarding other medications that can lead to obesity or weight gain. Please note, that for my... Read more »
SSRIs and weight gain, alternative medication?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert...prescribed? Certainly, many of us can relate to weight gain side effects. Have you talked with... Read more »
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