Why Does Citalopram Cause Weight Gain And Prevent Weight Loss?

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I have been using depression meds containing Citalopram for year and my weight has just gond up and up. Diets are very hard to follow as trying to lose any weight is slow and demotivating.

I have heard that meds containing Citalopram can make it very difficult to loose weight, is this true?

posted November 10, 2016

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This has been my experience. I have read complaints of many people who gained significant weight on Citalopram. There are always exceptions, of course. I have cravings for carbs and sweets.

posted May 15, 2023

Is there another name for this?

posted November 11, 2016

I don't know

posted November 10, 2016

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