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Can antidepressants make it more difficult to lose weight? on pristiq 50mg and been walking briskly with basically minimal weight loss.

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Probably not: It is more likely in my opinion that inadequately managed depression and sleep issues are interfering with weight loss.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/28/2019

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A member asked:

Can antidepressants make it more difficult to lose weight? on pristiq 50mg and been walking briskly with basically minimal weight loss.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rotchford answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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