how long after stopping celexa will i lose weight

I was on Celexa for 6 months and put on around 20 lbs. What a devastating thought! I thought that It would go away once I got off but it’s not melting. The thing is that I have always been thin and now I can’t loose weight. Does anybody know how long it takes for pounds to get off after stopping celexa? THx

You see, the funny thing is that I have been on celexa for 6 months as well and haven’t gained any but I suffered extreme withdrawal effects. Maybe the pounds won’t go away on it’s own, maybe you will have to work on it. Try exercise and modify your diet! Maybe this helps!!!

I was on Celexa for a year and a half and also gained 20 pounds that I could not lose. I was sick of this and decided to gradually reduce and discontinue the drug. I had tried everything to lose the weight with no success, but about a year after stopping the medication, all of a sudden, my weight began to gradually go with none of the previous effort. I couldn't believe it. HOWEVER, since then I had another MAJOR depressive episode with severe anxiety and was restarted on Celexa. This time around however - I am watching!! I notice a big increase in appetite and when I eat I still feel hungry. I suspect this went unnoticed last time and I probably just kep right on going with food until I felt full (which caused the weight gain). I am making healthier choices now with lots of fibre and wholegrains which are a better and fill you for longer. I have now been on Celexa for four months and have gone through two dosage increases which see me now taking 60mg daily. I am pleased to report my weight increased by 5 pounds over the four months - bearing in mind I lost 10 when I was depressed!! I am much more aware this time around and it seems to be helping greatly.