Posted by delna on December 8, 2003, at 15:23:32
In reply to Re: Paxil. Weight Gain??? » sfmom, posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:07:53
hi
I was on Paxil for 2 years. It was simply the best drug for me in terms of depression and anxiety.
I did however put on a good 10 pounds. But I had incredible sugar cravings and I would binge on biscuits etc- it never crossed my mind that I could ever gain weight since I was always skinny.
The main problem with my situation was that I was clueless about the weight gain potential of paxil. I was a totally naive patient.
I also experienced sleepiness- crippling at times. this never went away.
However I never tried wellbutrin with it. Now I am on wellbutrin and as a drug i can say that it really helps me stay awake and alert. it has not helped with the weight issue but then i havent made any effort.
IMHO paxil is great and perhaps, as Susan suggested, if u are careful about wieght at the onset you may be able to keep the weight off.
resist cravings and perhaps have a better diet and increased exercise.
good luck
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