I was taking Zoloft and gained about 20 lbs. I recently switched to Prozac hoping to lose weight, and in turn, gained another 8 lbs. I diet as well as work out 5 sometimes 6 times a week. Nothing is working. I am actually starting to get more depressed from the weight gain. I am heavier now, than I've ever been. I use to think I'd rather be fat and happy than skinny and depressed. Not Any More. This is too much. Can anyone give me some positive advice. If I stop taking depression meds will I be able to lose all this weight? Or is there something else I can do?
2006-10-28 14:17:01 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I have talked to my doctor and my pharmacist about my concerns. My doctor told me to continue diet and exercise, my pharmacist said that diet and exercise probably wouldn't help me lose the weight, just stay healthy. I know that I am ready to come off the medication, I just would like some positive feedback on the weight loss afterward.
2006-10-28 16:03:07 · update #1
Some people lose the weight and others do not. Continue on your diet and exercise.
There is one OTC diet pill: Xenical, you might want to talk to your MD or pharm about it.
2006-10-28 16:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-28 12:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your doctor. Only he can help.
You are probably gaining weight because you are feeling like eating for the first time in a while...Good Luck
2006-10-28 14:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sweet potatoes help you lose weight
2016-01-24 18:14:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor, or to your pharmacist. They can help you. Do not stop taking your medication.
2006-10-28 14:20:07 · answer #5 · answered by Dulcinea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-24 16:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by Glenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ditch the mayo cheese and top bun if you want to scrape off 250 calories from a restaurant sandwich
2016-03-29 02:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by Holli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
45 minute jog at a 10 minute mile pace
2016-01-27 16:48:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nurse a hangover sleep in for an hour and 53 minutes
2016-04-20 04:01:34 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋