Antidepressants and weight gain

Hey guys,

Has anyone with a DS gained weight after starting antidepressants? I know many people do gain weight on antidepressants but I thought the DS would prevent this from happening?

There are many good antidepressants available nowadays. I would recommend asking your doctor to prescribe something NOT prone to causing weight gain if at all possible. I can't recall anyone with the DS with this problem, but I think it's a risk. I definitely have encountered a lot of people with gastric bypass *****gain significant amounts of weight when placed on antidepressants that cause weight gain.

Larra

Thanks for your reply. I have actually tried a few antidepressants and finally found one that is working somewhat. It is supposed to be unlikely to cause weight gain, but I recently saw a statistic that 30% of users gain weight. I am suspicious that it is the antidepressant because nothing else has changed and no amount of low carbing seems to be getting it off. Either way, I guess I have to put mental health first.

OMG anti depressants caused me to gain 45 pounds in 4 months post-op. I kept food journals and kept tell the doctors that this was an issue. but nope. i was just an out of control fatty in their eyes. When I stopped taking them, I stopped gaining weight.

There are supposed to be weight-neutral options out there, but my experience with them have been quite the opposite.

Good luck and hugs to you.

Thanks for sharing your experience. It is good to know that I am not the only one. Were you able to lose the weight after you stopped taking the antidepressants? Was is difficult? I feel like if I don't get off mine soon, I will be in deep ****

In all honesty I went off of the rails and imploded. I was so frustrated and saddened by what was going on, I gave up. I ate poorly, stopped exercising. ironically, sliding back into old habits only put on 10 pounds in 2 years. nothing compared to the medication. I got back on track last May, but the nutritionist insisted i add more fruit and oatmeal to my daily meal plan. I exercised like a beast and lost nothing as of September 1st. Then a member suggested I try atkins, which I did. I am doing ok, but not great in my eyes, but I am and always will be a slow loser. I am going to ask about a revision next week, even though one of the commentors on a revision related post made me feel like a lazy slob of a pig who wasn't worth the effort.

Long story short, I am at 229, trying to get rid of my regain by getting down to 194. It may take me a year, but if I keep at it, i will get there.

Thanks for your honesty and YOU ARE worth the effort! I wish you the best of luck and keep us updated on your progress. I am still on the meds and expect to be for some time so I guess I have to focus my efforts on not gaining rather than losing what I have gained. Low carbing just to maintain is no picnic. Low carbing is also depressing. Catch 22. Anyway, Mental health first!

Thanks,

The most important thing is for you to focus on your mental health. It is the backbone of everything.

Big hug and best wishes.

K