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How long does it take to lose the weight i gained on antidepressants for the past three years.its been 2 months that i stopped and still fat.
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Need Diet & Exercise: While stopping certain antidepressants known for causing weight gain, should help prevent further weight gain, You will need to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and get a good night sleep in order to lose weight. Plan out a weekly menu, make shopping list of menu, prepare your own meals, exercise 5 days/wk 30+minutes/day and get 7-9hrs of sleep per day. Set realistic expectations-Take Care
Answered 11/26/2016
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