Posted by loosmrbls on May 17, 2001, at 12:27:11
In reply to Weight Gain And Antidepressants, posted by Lynn Brooks on May 16, 2001, at 17:10:22
There is a general consensus that antidepressants can cause a mild weight gain (usually 6-10 pounds). The exact mechanism is unknown.
One must also remember that depression itself can cause weight gain. Especially if you get atypical depression (like me) -- with increased appetite, increased sleeping, and 'leaden paralysis' -- I become a zombie that eats alot.
If there is a metabolic shift that causes weight gain, the only way I could see to fight it would be to increase physical activity and decrease caloric intake -- the dreaded healthy lifestyle that's easier said than done, especially when you are depressed.
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