Posted by Patient on December 30, 2003, at 15:23:57
In reply to Switched to Zoloft, posted by Erin1679 on December 29, 2003, at 20:42:04
Hi,
Read the links about gaining weight from antidepressants here:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20031208/msgs/287741.html
Zoloft can cause weight gain as well:
http://www.rxlist.com/rxboard/zoloft.pl
I was curious; did Lexapro increase your appetite, or did you gain weight without any change in diet? Are you switching because of weight gain?
There's less of a chance of weight gain from Wellbutrin antidepressant. It has stimulating effects, which can cause anxiety in some, as well as insomnia. Trazodone (Desyrel) is an older antidepressant that isn't likely to cause weight gain. It helps greatly with sleep, but can cause lightheadedness when taken during the day-an effect that may wear off after you've been taking it for a while.
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