Re: nobody knows ! » djmmm

Posted by Ritch on November 14, 2002, at 11:51:16

In reply to Re: nobody knows !, posted by djmmm on November 14, 2002, at 7:54:36

> I have read a few studies that suggest weight gain is NOT a pharmacological effect of antidepressants, but a result of recovery from depression.
>
> also, SSRIs have a varying effect on the histamine system, the anti-histaminergic actions of SSRIs is also one theory (since anti-histamines stimulate hunger)
That sounds pretty reasonable. I also wonder if SSRI's can cause weight gain due to generally *reduced* anxiety (given that you eat and exercise the same). Being really edgy and nervous makes me very hyperkinetic-that's got to burn some calories.

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