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Do ssris affect metabolism?
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THEY CAN: Some people gain weight on ssri's - but not everybody. If you do, consider diet if gain isn't tooo pronounced. Otherwise a change (9eg: to wellbutrin) may help.
Answered 9/29/2016
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