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I have gained about ten pounds since i have been on cymbalta (duloxetine) since 2005. is this common the longer that you stay on an ssri?
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Yes. The first: SSRI, Prozac, came out around 1986 and was thought to be a good alternative to the older antidepressants (Tricyclics), which had terrible reputations about adding extra pounds. However, lots of people on Prozac gained weight, too, prompting the development of other SSRI's (next came Zoloft, (sertraline) and so on). Unfortunately, there is no SSRI that will absolutely not put weight on you. Ask your MD...
Answered 12/21/2017
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