I have suffered with major depression for years. I have found that a combination of Pristiq and Focalin have been the most effective treatment with the least weight gain. Pristiq can actually lead to weight loss and the Focalin is an amphetamine that gives me an energy boost, but can also curb my appetite. I have lost 25lbs since I started this combination. Talk with your psychiatrist and be honest about your concerns.
Peggy - I see your posts are a year old but hoping you could help! Did you ever find the right medicatinon?
Hi there! My name is Tami and I suffered long and hard from depression and anxiety for 6 long years. Weight gain is the least of my worries. Have I gained weight...60 lbs. Do I care? yes BUT feeling healthy again is so much more important to me. I am very healthy just overweight but I am working on it.
I am on 300 mg of Effexor and at night I take Remoron and Seraquil. I also take Ativan for anxiety.
My best advice is get the right mix of meds and never waiver from them. I truly believe I am in remission but I will never stop taking my meds. Never want to feel that pain again. I have so many depresssion stories. I am currently writing a book. Hope all is well
I have gained an enormous amount of weight. Now sure which pill causes it becausse I take four antidepressants. I takke Effexor, Remeron, Welbutrin and Seroquel. I have been told that WELBUTRIN CAUSES WEIGHT LOSS.
My friend was on Celexa and gained a lot of weight. I have also been on many but none ever worked except Zoloft and lately I have gained weight so I stopped it and I need a replacement but I do not know of any. I also do not know if it was the Zoloft that made me gain weight because I was in the hospital at the time and eating like a pig because I was put on steroids for the time I was in there.
Hi Peggy Lee. Yeah it is a general fact that due to depression, anxiety people tend to eat more because of which they become overweight .In my view following a healthy lifestyle including a proper eating plan and regular exercise helps to be slim and fit.
After approx 6 mos, all tend to be weight-positive to varying degrees
What meds can cause weight gain?