Citalopram weight gain

[Lisaj22]

Hi .i am a 53 year old female going through the menopause and also taking 20mgs of citalopram a day .my weight has ballooned to 12 st 9lbs (i am 5 ft 5 ) I dont feel confident enough to come off my tablets yet, but i hate this weight gain and cant seem to lose anything .anyone else got this problem ?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Lisaj22

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[Bolton-mumof2]

Hi

Don’t normally participate in these forums but this really strikes a chord. Yes, same as you. Weight has ballooned to nearly 14 stone (was always plump) but overall health is about being well not just looking good. Get right in yourself first, then worry about weight!

Sorry - wish I could say ‘the weight falls off next week’

[Lisaj22 in reply to Bolton-mumof2]

Hi .Thanks for your reply .it makes perfect sense.i take the citalopram for panic attacks which were horrific but thankfully the tablets have calmed them down a lot .i think its just a bit of vanity on my behalf that i dont like the weight gain side effect ! Thanks again for your reply and i wish you all the best 😊😊