Nisha Goyal Nisha Goyal Asked 6 months ago

Does trazodone cause weight gain?

A few months ago, I started taking Trazodone for my sleep issues. A slow but steady increase in my weight, especially around my midsection, has followed. Could this medicine be contributing to the weight gain, or is it just my lifestyle?

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Nisha Aggarwal Nisha Aggarwal Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I ignored a sudden 8 kg weight gain while taking daily meds thinking it was just laziness, but it turned out to be a metabolic issue. Please don't sit on it if you feel your body changing. Get your blood sugar and thyroid checked by a doctor as soon as possible.

Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan, thoda weight gain ho sakta hai because of increased appetite. When you sleep better, body feels more relaxed and cravings increase, na. Just watch your night snacks and you'll be fine.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, struggling with weight changes when you are already trying to heal is so disheartening. Please don't be too hard on yourself. Sometimes our bodies just need time to adjust to new medications.

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Ramlal Sahu Ramlal Sahu Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Don't worry too much, dear. Sometimes these English medicines make us feel hungry, so we eat a little extra roti. Just walk in the green grass every morning and eat simple home-cooked food, your health will be very good.

Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, don't stress too much about the weight right now. Getting your peace of mind and proper sleep is way more important. Once you feel better mentally, you can easily burn off any extra pounds with some light exercise.

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Tanmay Ghosh Tanmay Ghosh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I was just prescribed this medicine for my anxiety and sleep issues. I am really worried about gaining weight because of it. Has anyone managed to keep their weight stable while taking this long-term?

Abhishek Malhotra Abhishek Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Well, if you wake up at 2 AM with a sudden urge to empty the fridge, then yes, it might cause some weight gain! Just lock your kitchen cabinets before sleeping. But seriously, it varies from person to person, so don't panic yet.

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