Medication and Weight

Is there any antidepressant medication that doesnt cause weight gain, or even...would help with weight loss efforts? For health reasons, and self esteem reasons, I am trying to lose weight. I need meds for depression and/or anxiety. Any suggestions? Someone told me Wellbutrin might be a good choice.

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Hello Paris48!

Your doctor will be able to answer that question for you! Everyone reacts differently. For me, I’ll deal with the side effects if the drug elevates my mood and worry about the weight in time. Of what use is it to me to be thin but depressed? I understand where you’re coming from, but for me, recovery from depression is my priority and the rest will hopefully fall into place! Wishing you the best!!

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Thanks for taking the time to respond! I appreciate your feedback. Have a great day!

[melbrown]

I second with what GratitudeFirst said. You can tell the doctor your concern about weight gain being a side effect. Keep in mind the doctor is going to suggest what they feel might work best for you. Plus side effects are a possibility- not everyone gets them. I gained weight on celexa (spell?), though it helped I was depressed because of weight gain. Prozac worked for years, then stopped. I am about to start Zoloft, which has weight gain as a possible side effect. My doctor says if that happens we'll try something else. They do want you to be happy. Remember you are working together to make you better.

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Yes, part of the reason I am depressed is because of weight and the health effects it has. So, I was hoping to not make it worse. Trying to solve more than one problem. Maybe that isnt a good approach. Thx for responding....appreciate it!

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I'm on celexa & have no weight gain however like Melbrown everyone responds differently & remember it's not about our outside package that counts, more about our hearts & being kind & loving!! Wishing you all the best! Love & Hugs!!! XXX

[Cathy63]

I didn't gain weight when I was on Zoloft.

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Thanks....I will add that one to my list of ones to ask about.

[Gaygirl]

Going vegan has been proven to help many people I know to loose a lot of weight

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Thanks.....I have heard that too, so have been working toward that. Trying to exercise more and drink less alcohol too. Thanks for your thoughts!!!