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Hi does cipralex cause weight gain.been advised to take antidepressant but worried about weight gain. any herbal ones rather. i'm taking stillcalm?

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Dr. Kevin Nasky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: As a class, SSRIs can cause weight gain in some people. However, escitalopram is generally considered fairly "weight neutral." Most patients I've prescribed it to did not gain weight. You could give it a try and always discontinue it if you experience weight gain (with a doctor's supervision, of course).

Answered 2/2/2018

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