I have heard people say this medication decreased their appetite and resulted in weight loss. The literature says it might cause weight gain. I am probably 15-20 pounts overweight, but taking it for depression.
IN YOUR EXPERIENCE (this means, that you've taken the drug for more than 5 consecutive weeks) did you gain or lose weight?
2007-03-18 16:01:16 · 20 answers · asked by Jacob S 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I will take it regardless if it works. Just curious.
2007-03-18 17:51:08 · update #1
Same, same, same...Weight gain for me too. You have to look at the main effects though. Is it working for you? Are you feeling better? If you're not depressed while taking it, it's definitely worth it! :D Good luck!
2007-03-18 16:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on Cymbalta for yrs, It's a very good medicine! It did help. But I had to switch for Insurance reasons or I would still be on it. I however though did gain weight from it also. But sometimes you gotta think of your mental health and what works for you. Good Luck!!
2007-03-18 16:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by same girl/new name :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Cymbalta. When I first started taking it, I lost a few pounds. Then, I gained it back but not any more than I started out with.
I have taken it since the day it came to the drugstores. I have fibromyalgia and it has worked wonders for that pain.
2007-03-18 16:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on effexor-xr and it made gain weight.
not sure about the one you are talking about, but in my experience most anti-depressants make you gain weight.
Anti-psychosis are worse for gaining weight, one of my friends sisters is on it and put on over 20 kilos.
If it helps you thought, I guess you just have to accept the weight gain until you're ready to come off the tablets. Even though gaining weight can be depressing
2007-03-18 16:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by Trout Pout (Lollie) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I took it I didn't gain weight BUT I did have appitite loss.
2007-03-18 18:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by redboomkat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
weight gain
2007-03-18 16:04:34 · answer #6 · answered by invisiblekisses2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gained 15 pounds eventhough my doctor swore it was not a side effect. I have since run into any people who experienced the same.
2007-03-18 16:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by courage78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace your scale with a tape measure aim for 32 1 2 inches or less for women and 35 inches or less for men
2015-12-12 19:19:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sleeping will effect your blody weight so get enough sleep to looss your weight
2016-02-24 07:37:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk in the morning and eat breakfast within an hour of waking
2016-03-18 01:51:41 · answer #10 · answered by Marianna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋