Rohan Soni Rohan Soni Asked 9 months ago

Do any antidepressants cause weight loss?

I'm doing some research before speaking to my doctor about antidepressant options. I've heard some cause weight gain, but I was wondering if there are any types of antidepressants that actually lead to weight loss, or at least don't cause weight gain.

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Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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When I visited my doctor at Apollo, he explained that certain specific classes of antidepressants can suppress appetite initially, but it varies person to person. Please ask your psychiatrist clearly about side effects before starting any new prescription.

Tanmay Bhatia Tanmay Bhatia Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was reading some medical forums on this last night and apparently, a few specific medicines actually reduce cravings or boost energy. It's fascinating how different molecules react so differently with our brain chemistry.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, some pills can actually reduce your hunger, especially in the starting few weeks. But blindly weight loss ke liye don't take them na, they are very strong brain medicines.

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John D'Souza John D'Souza Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Agree with others, a few medications do suppress appetite as a side effect. Make sure you are still eating enough basic nutrients so you don't feel fatigued.

Zoya Khan Zoya Khan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, some specific ones like bupropion are known to cause weight loss or decrease appetite in many patients.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was so worried about weight changes when my doctor suggested meds, I literally spent days googling. Some do cause weight loss, but sudden weight drop can also make you feel weak or dizzy, so please keep your doctor updated daily.

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Shruti Nair Shruti Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I didn't know some could cause weight loss, I thought all of them make you gain weight. Does this loss of appetite go away after a few weeks, or does it continue as long as you take the medicine?

Megha Gupta Megha Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it is possible! Some options actually boost your energy levels and help you stay active, which naturally helps with managing weight. Just trust your doctor's choice.

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