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A member asked:
I am on 30mg of remeron (mirtazapine). my dr is weaning me off it and increasing amityripiline to 75mg. this is due to weight gain.is he correct.
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Trial and Error: Research finds all such meds can cause weight gain. This one for some can cause loss. It's very individual1 All you can do is try but consider adding therapy - it will optimize outcome safely and reduce need for Rx. Read: http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/antidepressants-cause-minimal-weight-gain-201406067202
Answered 7/1/2016
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