Anyone taking anti-depressents?

I have not had any weigh gain as of yet. (Thank God) I have lost 133 lbs in 9 months and hoping to lose another 60. I think as long as you follow your protein, water, and exercise program, and watch your grazing and food intake, you shouldn't have any problem. I hope you find what you are looking for. Try doing research on Cymbalta too. My friend is on that one and it seems to working for her too.

I was on Zoloft for many years with every side effect in the book - I had a horrible doc who would up my Rx every time I complained about what I found out later were side effects. I finally was connected to a fabulous psychiatrist 2 years ago who very carefully weaned me off of my very high dosage of Zoloft (250mg) and tried other meds for me. What ended up working without side effects (except for a little drowsiness, so I take it at night) is Lexapro (20mg) with a side of Buspir (an anti-anxiety). My best advice would be to get a psychiatrist who will try different meds and see you often until you find the right one. Everyone responds differently to different meds, that's why there are so many, but some docs get tunnel vision.

Hi Kim, I don't know how much you know about anti-depressants or depression so my apologies if I appear simplistic! There are two types of depression (ok..maybe three but wont go there) - commonly endogenous and reactive. If it's the first, people have to be on anti-depressants basically for life. There are no triggering factors for depression.The brain just doesn't produce enough seretonin - somewhat like a diabetic whose body doesn't produce enough insulin. The main second type is just what it says - reactive. Something happens and we get depressed. I sometimes think dr's are too quick to prescribe in these cir****tances and we don't give ourselves time to adjust to things, such as a death, loss of a job (and dare I add weight loss!) etc. We live in a time of instant gratification and time lines. If it's life stressors that are getting you down the anti-depressants will hold you up so you can deal with them better but it doesn't address the causes. Sometimes re-thinking about how you perceive 'happenings' and learning how to deal with them, such as stress management techniques can work. It's just hard to do! And if someone finds themself in a situation they just don't like.... then the situation is what needs to be changed. Again, the drugs will just help with dealing with it. People feel better, then go off the medication and get depressed again because their situation/environment is still the same. There are several main groups of anti-d's. The SSRI's (Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac) all work in the same way. All have been known to decrease sex drive in about 30% of those taking them. Dr's often don't ask about this side effect and people often don't mention it. (Zoloft is known in the business as Sosoft!). Of course this side effect is obvious in men, but women don't get asked. Slight weight gain can also be common. However, some attribute the weight gain to the fact that most depressed people have lost weight, start feeling better and start eating again. Effexor is a SNRI and has basically the same type of side effects as the SSRI's but usually not to the same degree. It also comes in a slow release capsule which gives a more even distribution of medication. Wellbrutin is a SNDRI and works differently from the others. Some people complain of sleep disturbances and nightmares but there are less sex complaints. The older anti-d's are still used but with caution. This is mainly due to the fact that people used to overdose on them. It's pretty hard to OD on the new ones. But they are good for pain and sleep if that is a problem along with the depression. Good for people who suffer chronic pain. New research is showing that all the SSRI's can plateau in effectiveness after 3 - 6 months. So if you find that happening go back to your dr. You may need the dose adjusted. All anti-depressants have side effects but acute ones should settle down within two weeks (such as upset tummy). Well I will stop now lol. If you are reluctant to try anti-depressants, look at other causes and solutions first Sharyn.

I used to take Lexapro and Wellbutrin.. now after surgery I take Celexa

Hi kim. I have been on zoloft 150 mg a day for 7 years now , after trying several brands this one seems to work the best for me, lots of luck, Trish

I've been taking Paxil. I've tried others, but it seems to work the best for me. I gained weight on it before surgery, but since surgery, it doesn't seem to be a problem. Crystal

I've been taking Wellbrutin which works well for me. Before the operation I was on Zoloft and Wellbrutin. I hated the Zoloft. Weight gain, low sex drive. I stopped taking it without asking the doctor simce I hated it so much. Wellbrutin seems "light" and I don't know of side effects (on my self). Effi