Question 1

what is the best antidepressants for weight loss. i'm very depressed ?

Accepted Answer

Not the reason for: the prescription.  The SSRI's are all fair at not increasing the likelihood of weight gain, but are not best for weight loss.  Perhaps Wellbutrin, (bupropion) but I have a small sample size of patients as a measure for weight loss on an antidepressant.  Bear in mind that depression itself often causes weight gain so getting help for your depression at all is likely to help with any weight loss goals you have.

Question 2

can antidepressants stunt weight loss?

Accepted Answer

No: But various psychotropic medications can stimulate increased food intake in some people. Depressed people often lose weight, which may cease if their depression is treated effectively.

Question 3

can antidepressants make it more difficult to lose weight? on pristiq 50mg and been walking briskly with basically minimal weight loss.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It is more likely in my opinion that inadequately managed depression  and sleep issues are interfering with weight loss.

Question 4

so is there any weight loss supplement that i can take while on antidepressants? i need to look hot again and exercise and dieting is taking too long

Accepted Answer

None: balanced diet and daily exercise are best.

Question 5

which antidepressant causes weight loss? i've been on many and last one was effexor (venlafaxine) xr as others make me tired. i put on weight. am depressed grieving

Accepted Answer

Depressed & grieving: Active grieving of a loss needs support more than medication. If the grief has become depression with poor self esteem, ongoing vegetative signs (changes in sleep, energy, appetite etc), & worthlessness etc antidepressants may help.  Wellbutrin (bupropion) does not reliably cause weight loss, but it's less likely to cause weight gain than some others.  Lexapro may be relatively weight neutral also.

Question 6

i recently started taking phentermine for weight loss after my antidepressant caused rapid weight gain. after taking phentermine, i feel drowsy and calmed? i have been suspicious of adhd in myself, could this reaction to a stimulant be an indicator?

Accepted Answer

: I have actually found this to be the case for several patients. I haven’t looked into the research available, but it makes sense physiologically. Do you meet DSMV criteria for ADHD?
This would be one more piece of evidence that a stimulant could help.

Question 7

what is the best antidepressants that will help me lose weight ?

Accepted Answer

Discuss options: There are a few antidepressants that are weight neutral such as Wellbutrin (bupropion) but there are side effects and issues that must be discussed on an individual basis.  Discuss it further with your psychiatrist.

Question 8

what antidepressants would help me lose weight. i'm hypothyroid and it's difficult to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

First get thyroid: under control.
Then, the ones that worked were taken off the market due to serious side effects.
BUT, if the administered thyroid hormones are working normal to increased (need calorie counting to tell) then changes in intake and exercise are important.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692496157/ details this and specific methods for behavior changes from the addiction lit. (humorously!).

Question 9

how to lose weight while on antidepressants?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Diet and exercise, consider weight watchers.

Question 10

what antidepressant doesn't cause weight gain? the antidepressant i'm currently taking is making it hard to lose weight.

Accepted Answer

Tough question: Weight gain is a potential side effect of every antidepressant, although some are clearly worse offenders than others (mirtazapine, paroxetine are amongst the worst). Bupropion is probably the least likely to cause weight gain, and may cause some weight loss, however, antidepressants are not simply interchangeable. There are reasons we choose one over another. Talk to your doctor.

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Can antidepressants make it more difficult to lose weight? on pristiq 50mg and been walking briskly with basically minimal weight loss.

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So is there any weight loss supplement that i can take while on antidepressants? i need to look hot again and exercise and dieting is taking too long

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Which antidepressant causes weight loss? i've been on many and last one was effexor (venlafaxine) xr as others make me tired. i put on weight. am depressed grieving

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I recently started taking phentermine for weight loss after my antidepressant caused rapid weight gain. after taking phentermine, i feel drowsy and calmed? i have been suspicious of adhd in myself, could this reaction to a stimulant be an indicator?

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What is the best antidepressants that will help me lose weight ?

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What antidepressants would help me lose weight. i'm hypothyroid and it's difficult to lose weight?

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What antidepressant doesn't cause weight gain? the antidepressant i'm currently taking is making it hard to lose weight.

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