I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. I don't have to take meds, but it sounds like I might need to. Do anxiety meds make you gain weight? I think I'd have more anxiety if I gained weight.
2006-09-29 14:11:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Many people like to blame thier weight gain on the meds but the reality is that weight gain is caused by overeating. Once you start taking the medication, just keep close tabs on your weight. If you gain more than 3 pounds, make an adjustment. Either eat less or exercise more. Also, keep track of what you are eating. You may find that you have more of a craving for sweet foods. (That has been my problem. To combat that problem I have bought and exercise bike.) These medication often make it easier for people to gain weight, however, it is a simple equation of intake = output. If you consume more calories than you burn you will gain weight.
2006-09-29 14:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, doctors will give you antidepressants to treat anxiety disorders, such as Paxil. Paxil and many other antidepressants do cause weight gain. But, if you have anxiety disorder, you might just have to put up with some weight gain in exchange for some relief from your tensions.
2006-09-29 14:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some medications will cause weight gain like maybe 20 pounds, 40 ounds tops... Talk to your doctor about them !!
I know some people who are morbid obese blaming medcation. When the four dozen cheeseburgers they just inhaled, gave them no clue to why their hind end is a s big as a house. Its all about portion control...
2006-09-29 16:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My son takes Xanax and he hasn't gained any weight. Takes 2 mg a day. But Xanax slows you down so there is that possibility,
2006-09-29 14:14:16 · answer #4 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 07:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by Christine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can make you gain weight. I would just start with xanax, they help for anxiety attacks and do not cause you to gain weight.
2006-09-29 14:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by TrueLibra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might certain ones can. Check with your doctor on this and get some meds that won't .
2006-09-29 14:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by schlongy1969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes it does but sometimes the seratonin level in your brain increases and you will less the need to eat...it's really an individual reaction to the meds
2006-09-29 14:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by bertha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Vistaril. Or, take benedryl over the counter as recommened for allergies. It's non-habit forming and is legal.
2006-09-29 14:19:35 · answer #9 · answered by F T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-09-29 14:14:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋