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2006-10-22 15:35:29 · 13 answers · asked by Ginnykitty 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I was on prozac for 2 months or so. I didnt notice myself gaining weight at all.. Most mental health drugs have those "common side effects", and weight gain is usually not one of them. But everyone is different so is our bodies. Everyone responds differently to different medications.
How is the med working out for your depression? Personally i wouldnt mind gaining a few pounds if the med is really showing positive effects
2006-10-22 16:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by mikeifgf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never taken Prozac, but I did take Paxil which is also an SSRI and I was taking it for about eh 3-4 years maybe. I had gained around 50lbs on it. Just about all medicines will have the changes in weight which can be either negative or positive. And the same with the increased/decreased appetite. I've been through so many meds. but Paxil was the worst, and after I was pulled off of it I had mentioned about Prozac and my psychologist wouldn't do it. Not sure if there's a link there or not.
But if your unhappy with the weight gain, there are other medicines out there. Normally whoever your seeing would have the best advice on it though.
2006-10-22 16:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by mtoWCS09 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm currently taking zoloft and had the same problem. i gained about 10 pounds over the course of 5 months.
stopping the medication was not an option for me b/c my depression is so bad that i need it. but i started cutting back on my calorie and fat intake each day (1200 calories max) and exercising at least 30 mins a day and i've lost all the weight and have kept it off!!
i also feel alot happier with the combination of the medication and the exercise-being out in the fresh air is great. give it a try-it might help you too
2006-10-22 15:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the opposite problem, but my doctor cited "weight gain" as a more typical side effect. You should look up Prozac online and it will list the side-effects.
2006-10-22 15:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by lins1972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom was on Prozac for years and she gained weight and couldn't get it off. She tried so many different work outs and diets, but nothing helped. I forget what she just got switched to but I hope it helps her.
2006-10-22 16:55:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ginny : according to prozac yes I has that type of simlilar problem with it because the side affects are sleepyness , nausia
and dry mouth too. But my case from this stuff causes me to get
sick which are dry heaves& dizzyness . Any way we'd had them
pulled off shelves and never use again
Thank goodness!
2006-10-22 15:59:35 · answer #6 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't speak for everyone 'obviously'. But I've been on prozac for year's, & have the opposite problem to you. I can't keep weight on.I've also heard in the past that it's given to obese people to help them loose weight. Maybe you should check with your doctor.
2006-10-22 15:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by susanh 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bahh yes I was taking it from last November till about March of this year. I gained a lot of weight. I switched over to Effexer which works great and no weight gain, but when you dont take it you get really dizzy and its not fun
2006-10-22 15:37:38 · answer #8 · answered by Ariel B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gained some weight, but at least I wasn't depressed over it.
2006-10-22 15:47:30 · answer #9 · answered by reefer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats one of the sideaffects. Consult u'r physican to either lower the dose or something.
2006-10-22 15:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by Please Help 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋