Can antidepressant cause weight loss?

Question

I've just started taking antidepressants and I'm a bit concerned about side effects. My friend mentioned that some people actually lose weight on them. Is this true, or is it uncommon?

Aryan Sen · Accepted Answer

Yeah, actually when my roommate started his new meds, he completely lost his appetite for the first couple of weeks and dropped some weight. It was pretty wild, but his doctor told him his body was just adapting to the changes.

Meera Krishnan · Answer

Yes, some specific antidepressants are known to cause weight loss initially. It is best to discuss your target weight goals with your psychiatrist.

Rajesh Gupta · Answer

Before you spend a lot on expensive nutritionist diets or thyroid panels, talk to your doctor. Sometimes just adjusting the dose of the antidepressant is enough to stabilize your weight, saving you unnecessary medical bills.

Siddharth Roy · Answer

I track my daily caloric intake and sleep on my smart app, and when I was on fluoxetine, my resting metabolic rate showed changes and I lost about 3 kgs. It's helpful to log your food intake to ensure you are getting enough nutrition.

Preeti Didi · Answer

Look, every body reacts differently to psychiatric medicines. Some people gain weight, some lose it because their anxiety-eating stops. Keep an eye on your health and don't change the doses on your own, okay?

Abhishek Joshi · Answer

Well, if it is making you lose weight, at least there is one tiny perk to the stress! But seriously, if you start fitting into your high school jeans too fast, definitely let your doctor know so they can check.

Can antidepressant cause weight loss?

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Consult a dietary specialist

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