Posted by Leighwit on April 17, 2000, at 10:51:32
In reply to Re: meds and weight gain, posted by Kathie on April 16, 2000, at 13:09:02
There are so many knowledgeable (and a few professional) posters here, that I don't post much, but I read here every day. Since you didn't receive posts before, I thought I'd reply. My experience is only personal and anecdotal, though.
Paxil is known for weight gain side effects and I think of the SSRIs, it has the highest incidence of significant weight gain. I gained a lot of weight on it very rapidly.
I've just started Celexa and am concerned about it in this area, too.
I know what you mean about the emotional stress of weight gain(s). It's upsetting and I don't think it always has anything to do with an appetite change. As a diabetic, I have to watch what I eat, and on Paxil, I know for a fact that I gained weight without an increase in calorie consumption.
I take Wellbutrin also. When I took it alone, I didn't gain anything, in fact I lost some weight.
It also seems to be more effective for me than the SSRIs and I have taken all of them. You might discuss it as an option with your Pdoc, if you haven't tried it before.Laurie (Leighwit)
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