Posted by mgm on March 26, 2006, at 19:41:23
In reply to Re: Please help! Keep gaining weight from SSRI » newstart, posted by leah12 on March 22, 2006, at 13:26:33
Hi
I have the same problem with celexa. I have been on the drug for 7 years. While it has been working well for me the only side effects I have are steady weight gain ( about 6 pounds a year) and chronic bursitis in both hips.
My eating habits have not changed and diet and exercise seem to have little effect. Iwould love yo hear from some one that has had some success losing weight while on a SSRI.
Three days ago I started taking high dose fish oil and CLA supplements. This is supposed to regulate leptin and help with weight loss. I'll post at the end of the first week.
MGM
> > My dr. put me on Prozac over 3 months ago to help my recovery from bulimia. I must say my appetite is less and I rarely binge now but I have gained 20 pounds!! 15 of these pounds have come on in the past 3 weeks. I am eating less than before I was on the drug and am working out 7 days a week....50 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weights.
> > Has this drug shut down my metabolism?
> > I am worried and going to stop taking it. My dr. suggested Wellbutrin. Will I gain on that too?
> > Does anybody know why these drugs cause weight gain when your habits become healthier -- does the weight come off after the drug leaves your system?
> > Thank you! I am completely frustrated with this and my dr. can't give me an answer.
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> Help!! I am having the same problem with Prozak. I used to be anorexic and now I am gaining weight day after day and I am starting to go crazy because of the weight gain. I have read all of the posts and I agree that I crave carbs, but I am not eating any more than I used to, although I have started to become extremely tired all the time. Has anyone found anything that helps??
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