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What Depression/anxiety Medicines Help You Lose Weight And Which Ones Are Known For Gaining Weight?
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I have had some weight gain with my medications. This has made me more depressed. I had gastric bypass 3 years ago and don't want to gain any weight. The thoughts of gaining weight will make me not want to take my medication for fear of the weight gain.

posted January 3, 2017
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I am on generic Zoloft. It stabilizes my mood a bit and has not affected my weight. I'd ask a doctor, because medications affect everyone differently but most don't have a significant impact on weight anyway. In addition, try regular, low impact exercise. Not only will it help you lose weight, but it is also a great antidepressant as well. :)

posted January 3, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I'm on lithium and abilify. They don't make me gain weight.

posted January 4, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I am on Abilify. Gained 50 lbs in one year. Can't get it off. I finally joined Weight Watchers and am losing weight slowly, about 1/2 lb. a week.

posted January 4, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I can understand that. Plus gaining weight can trigger depression, so the treatment can make it worse. I find psychiatrists trivialize weight gain as a concern. I don't have any answers.

posted January 3, 2017

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