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What Are The Withdrawal Effects Of Prozac?
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Sun, 5 Apr 2015
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Question : i have been off prozac 20 mg now for a little over 2 weeks because my husband and i want to start having a baby... however when i first went on prozac i lost weight and then it normalized... and now i am off prozac my appetite has increased and ive put on a couple of pounds. is this withdrawal symptom? has it affected my hormones?
Brief Answer:
no such effect on hormones after leaving the drug
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, I understand your anxiety related to the issue.
Prozac causes weight gain and at times plays with insulin levels in body and this can cause obesity in patients taking the drug.
But gaining weight after stopping the medicines is just because of the altered eating schedule because of increased appetite.
Prozac also has a definite effect on decreasing appetite and thus you are having increased urge for eating so nothing to worry as it will normalize in a month or so.
Till then you can take low calorific foods and take a lot of salads and fresh lime water which will help to keep your stomach full and also will not add pounds to your weight.
All the best.
no such effect on hormones after leaving the drug
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, I understand your anxiety related to the issue.
Prozac causes weight gain and at times plays with insulin levels in body and this can cause obesity in patients taking the drug.
But gaining weight after stopping the medicines is just because of the altered eating schedule because of increased appetite.
Prozac also has a definite effect on decreasing appetite and thus you are having increased urge for eating so nothing to worry as it will normalize in a month or so.
Till then you can take low calorific foods and take a lot of salads and fresh lime water which will help to keep your stomach full and also will not add pounds to your weight.
All the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
but why has my appetite increased? and what foods do u recommend i have to keep me full?
Brief Answer:
precautions advised
Detailed Answer:
It occurs in some patients and is normal so nothing to worry.
For low calorie intake take a lot of water and fresh lime without added sugar.
Take a bowl of salad before every meal so that you eat less carbohydrates.
Avoid biscuits, chocolates and candies and rather take sprouts in between.
Also avoid water and excessive salt after 7 pm and rather low salt diet after that will help you lose weight fast.
If you want then take a proper diet plan from a good dietician.
All the best.
precautions advised
Detailed Answer:
It occurs in some patients and is normal so nothing to worry.
For low calorie intake take a lot of water and fresh lime without added sugar.
Take a bowl of salad before every meal so that you eat less carbohydrates.
Avoid biscuits, chocolates and candies and rather take sprouts in between.
Also avoid water and excessive salt after 7 pm and rather low salt diet after that will help you lose weight fast.
If you want then take a proper diet plan from a good dietician.
All the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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