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1. academic.oup.com › qjmed › articleWeight gain as an adverse effect of some commonly prescribed ...

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   Jul 1, 2007 · For some (e.g. certain serotonin reuptake inhibitors, oral contraceptives), the evidence of an effect on body weight is less consistent, 9 while others are consistently associated with weight gain, and are considered obesogenic 3,,10–12 .

   • Author: W.S. Leslie, C.R. Hankey, M.E.J. Lean

   • Publish Year: 2007

2. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › weighing-in-onWeighing in on weight gain from antidepressants

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   Aug 2, 2024 · The antidepressants led to the following average weight gain: sertraline: Nearly 0.5 pounds at six months; 3.2 pounds at 24 months. escitalopram: 1.4 pounds at six months; 3.6 pounds at 24 months. paroxetine: 1.4 pounds at six months; 2.9 pounds at 24 months.

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3. www.ccjm.org › content › ccjomManaging weight gain as a side effect of antidepressant therapy

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   KEY POINTS. Tricyclic antidepressants and irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are more likely to cause weight gain in both the short term (< 6 months) and the long term (‡ 1 year). Reversible MAOIs are less likely to cause weight gain but are not available in the United States.

   • Author: Rashmi Deshmukh, Kathleen Franco

   • Publish Year: 2003

4. www.thecarlatreport.com › articles › 3487-battle-ofBattle of the Bulge: Obesity and Antipsychotic-Induced Weight ...

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   Jul 14, 2021 · Many psychiatric medications cause weight gain, including mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and especially antipsychotics. Most weight gain secondary to antipsychotic use occurs in the first 6 months of therapy, so it’s important to monitor weight closely and intervene early in a patient’s treatment.

5. www.everydayhealth.com › depressionAntidepressants and Weight Gain: Why It Happens and How to Cope

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Weight gain is a common side effect of some (but not all) antidepressants. TCAs and MAOIs are more likely to cause weight gain than SSRIs or drugs like bupropion. Telling your doctor...

6. www.nhs.uk › medicines › paroxetineSide effects of paroxetine - NHS

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   Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1,000 people. Book an appointment with your doctor if you: lose or gain weight without trying. have changes in your periods such as heavy bleeding, spotting or bleeding between periods. Call your doctor or call 111 straight away if you:

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   Do antidepressants cause weight gain?

   • Weight gain caused by antidepressant drugs is a major reason for patient noncompliance with treatment and poor treatment outcome. Knowing which drugs are more likely to cause weight gain in the short term and the long term is essential to any discussion with the patient about the risks vs the benefits of antidepressant therapy.

   Managing weight gain as a side effect of antidepressant therapy

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   Does paroxetine cause weight gain?

   • The rate of emergence of significant weight gain, defined as a 7% or greater increase in body weight, was 25.5% for paroxetine vs 4.2% with sertraline and 6.8% with fluoxetine.

   Managing weight gain as a side effect of antidepressant therapy

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   Can tricyclic antidepressants cause weight gain?

   • They are effective against depression and anxiety. Weight gain is a common and well-known adverse effect of short-term and long-term treatment with tricyclic antidepressants,2 pri-marily as a result of excessive appetite. Possible

   Managing weight gain as a side effect of antidepressant therapy

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   Can weight gain cause non-compliance with anti-psychotic medications?

   • For those prescribed anti-psychotic medication, weight gain is acknowledged as a major cause of non-compliance. 76 It is unclear whether this known side-effect is routinely discussed with patients prior to prescription but it should be, on medico-legal grounds.

   Weight gain as an adverse effect of some commonly prescribed drugs: a

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   Is weight gain a serious side-effect?

   • Data on body weight are often not recorded in published clinical trials or is reported in insufficient detail. This side-effect has potentially serious consequences, and should be mentioned to patients. Weight management measures should be routinely considered when prescribing drugs known to promote weight gain.

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   Does clozapine make you gain weight?

   • Olanzapine and clozapine were associated with the greatest weight gains, a finding that concurs with previous reviews in this area. 67,,68 The weight gains with beta-blocker therapy were relatively small, but more marked in those prescribed propranolol.

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8. www.verywellmind.com › ssris-and-weight-gain-1067614Weight Gain and SSRIs: Why It Happens and How to Cope

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Weight gain can be a distressing side effect of certain antidepressants in the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), some of which include Zoloft, Paxil, and Lexapro. Typically, SSRI weight gain is modest. However, the upset it causes can complicate recovery from the condition being treated.