Does ketamine cause weight gain?

Clinical data indicates that ketamine is generally weight-neutral. However, when used for treating severe depression, patients often regain their appetite as their mental health improves, leading to some weight gain. My supervising doctor advised tracking both caloric intake and mood changes during therapy.

Well, unless you are sleep-walking to the fridge after your therapy sessions, ketamine doesn't typically pack on the pounds on its own! If you find yourself eating more because you feel happier, that is actually a good sign. Just don't blame the medicine for those extra samosas!

If you feel you are putting on weight, just try to maintain a simple daily routine with light physical movement and home-cooked meals. Don't worry too much about the medicine itself. Talk to your treating doctor to understand if the weight gain is directly due to the therapy or just lifestyle changes.

There is no strong clinical link between ketamine use and weight gain. Any changes in body mass during treatment are usually secondary to shifts in appetite and activity levels. It is best to have an open discussion with your doctor to evaluate your metabolic health.

I just completed my clinical ketamine infusion cycle last month. I actually felt a bit bloated initially, but my weight didn't change at all in the long run. Just drink lots of water and don't stress, your body will settle down soon.