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How to lose weight while on antidepressants?

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Dr. Kenneth Adler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Weight loss: Diet and exercise, consider weight watchers.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/17/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Weight loss: I agree with my colleague. Also, try not to weigh yourself too often. Change in weight less than 5 pounds per month is manageable with diet and life style changes.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 9/8/2017

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