Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Asked 7 months ago

Do anxiety meds cause weight gain?

I'm looking into options for managing my anxiety, and medication has come up as a possibility. One thing holding me back is the worry about side effects. Do anxiety medications often lead to weight gain? I'm trying to be mindful of my health holistically.

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Dinesh Chawla Dinesh Chawla Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, some of these tablets do increase weight because they calm your mind and make you sleep better, which lowers your daily calorie burn. Just try to do a 30-minute brisk walk daily in the morning to balance it out.

Devansh Dixit Devansh Dixit Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My roommate was taking them during our final exams and he actually felt super lazy and gained some weight. But honestly, his anxiety was so bad before that the weight gain was a very small price to pay.

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Alisha Shah Alisha Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I can only share what happened to me when I was on daily medication for panic attacks. I gained around 5 kgs in six months because my food cravings went up, but my doctor later adjusted the dosage and things stabilized.

Radha Maheshwari Radha Maheshwari Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Since some of these medicines increase hunger, keep healthy options like roasted chana, makhana, and cucumber slices at home. Avoid eating fried snacks when the medication makes you feel like eating extra.

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Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

These modern medicines are powerful and can affect the body's natural balance, leading to weight changes. Along with your doctor's pills, try drinking warm chamomile tea or soaking almonds at night to naturally soothe the nervous system.

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