Fluoxetine weight loss experience

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Avatar f tn Anyone one been on fluoxetine and not had any problems with weight gain before I went on them July 2012 I was a nice 9 half stone I'm now up to 13 stone and feeling awful? Would be good to know if sum ones had the same problem and had change of meds and what to.
Avatar m tn Possible Adverse Effects Headache/ nervousness - common Insomnia/anxiety - common Nausea/diarrhea - common Weight loss - common Drowsiness -rare Sexual dysfunction -rare Rash -rash This information is from The Canadian Guide to Drugs and Supplements. It is been compiled by the Canadian Pharmacists Association and published by Reader's Digest.
Avatar f tn I am sure there are other people on here who may have taken anti-depressants and had weight loss. I know if you ask doctor, they are no help. I suppose they are not interested if we gain weight.
Avatar n tn re doing what you need to do to lose the weight. The majority of the fluoxetine will be excreted in a few more weeks, so just be patient and continue eating right and exercising.
Avatar m tn Is there a possibility that lamictal may help? Anyone with experience on this? Should I up the fluoxetine, up the bupropion, switch bupropion for lamictal , add lamictal, up bupropion? Thoughts?
Avatar n tn Do not stop taking fluoxetine without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking fluoxetine, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Avatar m tn She has lived this lifestyle for 4 yrs. Was put on phenteramine 10 wks. ate even less no weight loss. Also fluoxetine. no longer takes this. She has no appetite so a suppressant to help with overeating is not necessary bec she doesn't ever overeat, she never has. She maintains this regime in fear of gaining more weight. Nobody will give her a throxine trial. Newest dr. feels she has a low BMR and wants to retest that. She is a high achieving student, lifeguard, and voluteer.
Avatar f tn Hypothyroidism is a much more likely candidate to explore..that should be treated, and in addition, look to the possibility that you are still an emotional eater dealing with emotional issues that you should address directly rather than medicate.
1305597 tn?1275336446 Another medication that is sometimes added to SSRI in the treatment of depression is bupropion (welbutrin) and it has even been shown to cause a small weight loss over the first few months (it suppresses the appetite). However, if the eating disorder you are is either anorexia or bulimia this is not an option because during clinical trails bupropion caused a slightly increased rate of new seizures in those two eating disorders.
415867 tn?1323365503 In fact, Meridia, a weight-loss drug, is an SNRI. Another SNRI, Effexor, has no weight-loss properties, but it is an antidepressant. This shows that tiny changes in chemical structure can have big effects on the brain. I take Wellbutrin which is a SNRI, I have no loss of sex drive what so ever, and while I have put on weight I don't think it is related to the drug. I think it is related to my eating habits in that I eat crap all the time and need to knock that out of my diet.
Avatar f tn A study published in the journal Endocrinology (2004) reveals that giving Prozac to children may result in a loss of bone mass. The study was conducted on mice and showed an average 9.4% less bone formation in the thighbones of the mice taking Prozac, compared to mice who were not given the drug.
974534 tn?1301956787 i read that a lot of people that experience anxiety confort eat and gain weight i seem 2 have gone the other way and lost weight any1 else experience this?
Avatar n tn Paroxetine (Paxil) may be more likely cause a significant weight gain than other drugs of this type (like fluoxetine or sertraline). Studies about citalopram found no significant weight changes for most patients (but a minority of about 5% of the patients had a weight gain of more than 5 kg). Now let us look at some other antidepressants: Buproprion (Zyban) reports weight loss in the course of therapy (caused by antihistaminic effects).
Avatar f tn I've had depression for some time and was prescribed fluoxetine a few months ago. In the second and third week of taking it I experienced what I can only describe as mild euphoria and a sort of agitation- not being able to sleep, restlessness and the shakes- which was not unpleasant because of the euphoric feeling that accompanied it.
1082697 tn?1260064616 it is working wonders for me. i have not really gained any weight. i have so much energy. is it a safe drug? is my dose considered low? the doctor put me on it instead of weaning me from the celaxa and going on cymbalta. i am doing great on it. but am concerned that is has a lot of side affects. i have been on it almost a month now. i have not had nay side affects so far. will it continue to work for me. ?
Avatar n tn Are you talking about Prozac? fluoxetine? This medication should be weaned off of. You can experience increased moodiness and anxiety with abrupt withdrawal. What symptoms are you experiencing? Let us know if we can help?
Avatar n tn t worry about it too much at first. Just stay as active as possible and eat healthy. In my past experience pregnancy weight seems to burn off a lot faster and easier than regular fat.
Avatar m tn have been on 20mg of fluoxetine for about 6 years now. It has been a God send helping me to live a proper life again. However 4 wks ago I had my 3rd baby & I now feel awful again. For the 1st time ever my doc has increased my dose of fluoxetine from 20mg to 40mg. For the 1st 3 days I felt normal again but out of no where my anxiety & panic levels have increased majorly to the point it feels I am just living in a panic attack constantly.
Avatar m tn Interesting...When you say 50% of muscle, where you referring to weight loss? Weight now/then?
Avatar f tn Hi i am on day 4 of fluoxetine and feel awful. My thoughts and anxiety have got worse, is this normal at the beginning? I want to give them time to work. Also physically i totally ache, especially my back and neck, as if ive done a really hard workout. I have also had a headache and blurred vision. Is this side effects?