Posted by tortoise on January 8, 2002, at 19:34:33
In reply to Paxil and Wt. Gain??, posted by Laura on January 7, 2002, at 20:12:48
Paxil is the most notorious SSRI for weight gain. I gained about 30 lbs on it before I switched. I've had no weight gain with the other SSRI's, but they haven't worked as well, either.
Nevertheless, I know someone on Paxil who has had no weight gain. If you're not certain yet whether it's the Paxil, you might want to just keep an eye on it a little longer, particularly if the Paxil is doing a good job.
tortoise
> Hi everyone - I have been on Paxil since October - I have also been on Wt. Watchers to loose weight. I am not having much luck with the Weight Watchers program and I am really sticking with it. I think the Paxil may be causing some wt gain although I weighed less right after I started taking it - I now weigh more.
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> The paxil was very effective in fighting my Panic attacks but I am concerned with what I have seen posted about Paxil and Wt gain. Any advice. I am thinking of having my Dr. Discontinue me off the Paxil.
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> Thanks.
> E789
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