Divya Prakash Divya Prakash Asked 7 months ago

Do anti depression meds cause weight loss?

I'm starting a new course of anti-depressants soon, and I've been trying to research potential side effects. While some people talk about weight gain, I've also heard of some instances of weight loss. Is weight loss also a common effect of these medications?

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Rajiv Nambiar Rajiv Nambiar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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When I was treated at Fortis, my doctor explained that while some antidepressants cause weight gain, certain specific ones can actually lead to weight loss initially. You should definitely ask your doctor clearly about the side effects of your specific brand.

Gita Trivedi Gita Trivedi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Some of these medicines can reduce your appetite, leading to weight loss. Try eating small, frequent meals and drinking ginger tea to help with any nausea. But if you are losing weight too rapidly, please consult your doctor immediately.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I understand how unsettling it is when your weight drops suddenly. Eating a handful of soaked almonds and walnuts in the morning can help keep your energy levels up if you don't feel like eating big meals.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

If you are losing weight, make sure you aren't losing muscle mass. If your doctor permits, do some light home workouts and keep your protein intake adequate so your body stays strong during the treatment.

Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I ignored rapid weight loss while taking my pills, thinking it was a good thing, but it ended up causing severe nutritional deficiencies. Please get your routine blood work done and show the reports to your doctor without delaying.

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Divya Swaminathan Divya Swaminathan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Actually, my psychiatrist told me that certain classes of antidepressants, like SSRIs, can cause mild nausea or decreased appetite in the first few weeks, leading to temporary weight loss. It usually stabilizes once your body gets adjusted.

Sunita Patil Sunita Patil Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, kuch logon ka weight kam ho jata hai jab appetite chali jaati hai. Par tension mat lo, thoda thoda karke halka khana khate raho aur doctor ko update dete raho.

Arun Shrivastava Arun Shrivastava Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Our bodies respond to mental changes in different ways, and sometimes that includes losing weight. Stay positive, keep your mind calm, and make sure you are at least eating simple, nourishing food for your physical strength.

Sandeep Sangwan Sandeep Sangwan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Look, medicines affect everyone differently. If you are losing weight and feeling weak, don't sit and wait. Go straight to your doctor and ask if you need a change of dose or brand.

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Neha Mehra Neha Mehra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, some of these tablets can cut down your appetite quite a bit! Just focus on taking small nutritious bites throughout the day to keep your energy up. You will be just fine.

Satyavan Joshi Satyavan Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

When the nervous system is adjusting to medication, appetite often fluctuates. Doing some gentle pranayama like Anulom Vilom in the morning can help stabilize your digestion and bring back a healthy appetite naturally.

Riddhi Barua Riddhi Barua Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I went through this and it was so scary to see myself shrinking when I was already feeling so low emotionally. Please know that your body will find its balance again, just take it one day at a time.

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