Rajat Mukherjee Rajat Mukherjee Asked 8 months ago

Does duloxetine cause weight gain?

My doctor recently put me on duloxetine for chronic back pain. I'm worried about potential side effects, especially weight gain, as I've been working hard to stay fit. Does duloxetine cause weight gain?

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Honestly, since I started duloxetine, my late-night cravings for hot gulab jamuns have gone through the roof! It definitely increased my appetite, which made me gain a couple of kilos. If you can control your sweet tooth better than me, you should be fine!

Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Our peace of mind is much more important than a few extra kilos on the scale. Take your medicine with gratitude for your healing, and keep your body active with simple yoga. God will take care of your health, just stay positive.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

There are so many myths online about antidepressants making everyone obese, which is not true. Weight changes can happen due to thyroid issues or stress eating as well. Do not trust random internet comments, just verify with your doctor before worrying.

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Look, we can't stop taking necessary medicines just out of fear of gaining weight. A simple solution is to walk for 45 minutes daily and replace evening biscuits with roasted chana. This keeps the weight in check without costing any extra money.

Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, I also experienced a slight weight increase after starting this medication. Monitoring my daily steps and portion sizes helped me keep it under control.

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Priyanka Patel Priyanka Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Having PCOS makes me so scared of any medicine that might cause weight gain, as my metabolism is already slow. With duloxetine, some people do report changes in weight, but it varies a lot. I suggest keeping a regular check on your symptoms and discussing them with your gynecologist or psychiatrist.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Duloxetine can alter your metabolic rate slightly, but it isn't a guarantee that you will gain weight. Track your calories and hit the gym regularly to offset any potential changes. If you still see a sudden spike, get your doctor to re-evaluate the prescription.

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