A 43-year-old male asked:
Does the treatment (Buspar (buspirone) 40 mg daily + Prozac 40 mg daily) for GAD and social phobia, cause significant weight gain ?
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Dr. Marc Zimmermann answered
21 years experience in Psychiatry
Possibly: These medications have a listed side effect of weight change. Discuss this with your doctor.
Answered on Jun 23, 2016
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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered
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Probably prozac (fluoxetine): does not make you gain weight as much as zoloft (sertraline). It should not be fatiguing.
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Susan Rhoads answered
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Yes., in many: That combination can be very useful for generalized anxiety disorder. It may take 1-2 months for full effect.
After that, dose can be adjusted if ne ... Read More
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
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Talk to your doctor: before using this combo. Combining Buspar (buspirone) and Prozac can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Bus ... Read More
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Dr. John Moranville answered
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Buspirone : You may want to talk to your doc about a psychiatry referral since it sounds like (a)he may be in over their head. Buspirone is an anti-anxiety drug, ... Read More
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