Posted by Frankie on February 18, 2002, at 17:42:03
In reply to Has anyone been able to lose weight on Celexa?, posted by genelowery on February 18, 2002, at 17:15:56
From the things I read on Celexa, and my experience with it, weight gain is not a big problem. You must remember though, the medicine does not cause the weight gain. It is the increase in appetite from your mood feeling better. You basically get back your appetite. That is the big problem with Remeron. The appetite increase causes the weight gain. So, if you have the self-control to eat good foods, and things that speed the metabolism, you most likely will lose weight before you gain it. These SSRI's all seem to cause stomach distress though, with Celexa ranking among the lowest for stomach distress. At times, I get bloated from the Celexa, (but not nearly as bad as Zoloft!) and it appears to me that I am gaining weight. It is just bloating, or possibly water retention, in reality. So, shoot for a diet high in protein, drink a lot of water, (to flush out what you retain.), eat smaller and more frequent meals, and watch the complex carbohydrates. You will be fine on Celexa, or any other antidepressant, if you do these things.
Frankie.
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