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What Causes Weight Gain While On Antidepressants?

I am a 23 year old who eats healthy and works out both cardio and weight training 6 days a week. I started gaining weight last year while on anti depressant. I gained about 40 ibs. I have since stopped taking that medication and over 4 months have not lost 1 pound. How can this be
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
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Many factors can contribute to weight gain while on antidepressants. Antidepressants interfere with serotonin, one of the neurotransmitter in the brain which will increase the appetite and cause over eating and thus leads to weight gain, it should also be noted that depression can lead to fatigue and inactivity, and a lack of physical activity can cause weight gain. If you practice relaxation techniques like yoga or involve physical games, it can be controlled to an extent.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Weight Gain While On Antidepressants?

Hello, Many factors can contribute to weight gain while on antidepressants. Antidepressants interfere with serotonin, one of the neurotransmitter in the brain which will increase the appetite and cause over eating and thus leads to weight gain, it should also be noted that depression can lead to fatigue and inactivity, and a lack of physical activity can cause weight gain. If you practice relaxation techniques like yoga or involve physical games, it can be controlled to an extent. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician