Rahul Mehra Rahul Mehra Asked 5 months ago

Does paxil cause weight loss?

I've been taking Paxil for a couple of months, and strangely, I seem to have lost my appetite and some weight. I was expecting the opposite, actually. Does Paxil cause weight loss in some people, or is this unusual?

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Ishaan Malhotra Ishaan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Hey, actually Paxil is usually known for weight gain, but during the first few weeks, I felt super nauseous and barely wanted to eat, so I did lose a bit of weight initially. It usually stabilizes after a while though.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Highly unlikely to cause long-term weight loss as clinical studies show Paxil is linked to weight gain. Any initial weight drop is just your body adjusting to the drug's digestive side effects. Talk to your psychiatrist if it persists.

Ananya Seth Ananya Seth Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Usually, it's the opposite! Most people crave parathas and sweets on Paxil. But if you are losing weight, maybe the anxiety reduction is making you eat more mindfully, or your stomach is still adjusting to the new medicine.

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Sanjay Bhai Sanjay Bhai Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Look, Paxil generally makes people put on weight, not lose it. If you are experiencing rapid weight loss, it might be due to initial nausea or something else. Don't sit on it, go talk to your doctor directly.

Rahul Gupta Rahul Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While weight gain is more common, everyone's body is unique! Some people definitely experience a drop in weight initially due to mild nausea. Just keep your doc updated and take care! 🌟

Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

When I was on Paxil, my weight actually increased slightly over six months. I didn't experience any weight loss at all, but I know people who felt too nauseous to eat during the first ten days.

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Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, worrying about weight fluctuations when starting mental health meds is so stressful. Sometimes the initial side effects can temporarily suppress your appetite. Please be gentle with yourself and give your body some time to adjust.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I am about to start this medicine next week and I was actually worried about weight changes. Does it cause sudden weight loss or is it a gradual thing? I'm a bit nervous about how my body will react.

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