Antidepressants have a bad reputation for causing weight gain. While this is true for many of them, there are also several drugs that can lead to weight loss. Antidepressants cause weight gain in one of two ways: they increase appetite or they affect metabolism. According to Dr. David L. Katz in an article for O, the Oprah Magazine, if you're taking antidepressants and can't seem to lose weight, try eating more fiber-rich foods to keep you full without adding too many calories, or ask your doctor about switching to an antidepressant that can...
David Katz in "O, the Oprah Magazine." Other antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and mirtazapine, can lead to weight gain as well, according to a 2005 study in Drugs of Today. However, it is possible to lose weight while tak...
Seeking help when you are suffering from depression is an essential medical treatment. But once the depression lifts, many people taking antidepressants have unwanted extra weight to lose. According to the Mayo Clinic, weight g...
Many people take anti-depression medications to treat anxiety and depression. The most common side effect of anti-depressants is weight gain. Consuming excess calories can increase weight. Leading a sedentary lifestyle also con...
It is also called major depression, clinical depression or major depressive disorder. Because it is a long-term illness, it is usually treated with a combination of medication and some type of psychological counseling. Dependin...
Antidepressants can cause weight gain, according to the Mayo Clinic. This is especially true of older tricyclic antidepressants known as MAOIs. Weight gain usually occurs over time and is likely to be significant, especially fo...
