I've been on antidepressants for almost 2 years and started at 11stone. My dose has tripled from 50mg to 150mg and I've ballooned to over 14 stone.
I eat somewhat healthily, I always have my 5 a day, drink at least 1.5L of water and thanks to my Fitbit I walk a minimum of 8,000 steps a day.
Anyone had a similar experience with medication? Any advice welcome. Thanks
Hi and welcome, Lala 
I'm sure there are others that have experienced a similar weight gain on anti-depressants and will be able to offer some words of advice and comfort.
Have you spoken to your GP about it? Maybe there's a different drug you could take, that wouldn't have such a devastating effect on your weight?
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Hi Lala39 sorry to hear your meds are causing weight gain. That won't help your depression!!
Have you spoken to your GP? How long will you need to be on the meds? 2 years and it's been increased not decreased sounds a long time already.
I sympathise as I gained 1/2 a stone per month when I was given some meds 20+ years ago for passing out, but I went back to my GP who was very understanding and helpful. With my humour I said I'd rather pass out each month as at least with that I remained the same size and my clothes fitted!! (Been passing out since I was 10 - so am used to it) 😂😂
It maybe that there are different meds you could have that won't have the same effect?
Or if your depression isn't due to chemical imbalances - you may consider requesting some counselling via your GP to talk through what has/is making you depressed.. This may help you cope with your life better and come off the meds all together (in time)? Treat the cause - not the symptom!!
Healthy eating choices are a benefit to your body and mind.. losing some weight will help you be more comfortable too. I truely wish you better days ahead.
Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉
I've just come off antidepressants. They do affect your metabolism. But for the first time in years the scales have stayed down. I am on other meds. The combination causing nightmares etc. Which have now stopped. ? Ask your dr.
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