How do I lose it? I gained 25 pounds and i was getting very depressed by gaining more weight every day I was on it. Please help how can I get this weight off. and is the paxil out of my body yet> i stopped 4 days ago i weaned myself off of 20 mgs was take 5 mgs and the end.
Hi:
Be careful coming off of the paxil. If you were taking it for deperssion, you don't want the depression to cause you to overeat. The paxil may linger in your system for a few weeks I would imagine. However, that depends on several factors, i.e. your physical condition; length of time on the drug, etc. A healthy way to lose weight is to have a nutritional diet that you can live with. You can Google "Food Pyramid." Use the pyramid to make sure that you are getting the proper nutrition. Losing weight is about calories in vs. calories out. Try to choose foods in the food groups that are lower in calories. Consult your doctor about an exercise program. Don't plan something that you will hate doing. Try to think of natural things like walking around the mall. Some of them have a 2 mile stretch. Best wishes. Please let us know how you are doing.
Be careful coming off of the paxil. If you were taking it for deperssion, you don't want the depression to cause you to overeat. The paxil may linger in your system for a few weeks I would imagine. However, that depends on several factors, i.e. your physical condition; length of time on the drug, etc. A healthy way to lose weight is to have a nutritional diet that you can live with. You can Google "Food Pyramid." Use the pyramid to make sure that you are getting the proper nutrition. Losing weight is about calories in vs. calories out. Try to choose foods in the food groups that are lower in calories. Consult your doctor about an exercise program. Don't plan something that you will hate doing. Try to think of natural things like walking around the mall. Some of them have a 2 mile stretch. Best wishes. Please let us know how you are doing.
I went off it two months ago not and still cant lose the weight I am eating healthy nothing seems to matter.
Just going off of Paxil after gaining 60 pounds in 7 months. What SSRI can I try next that will NOT make me gain weight? 8-|