Posted by jujube on December 12, 2004, at 19:55:06
In reply to Mechanism for weight gain on ADs?, posted by Racer on December 12, 2004, at 14:32:13
I always thought that ADs (particularly SSRIs and TCAs) had some effect on metabolism (slowing down effect) which results in weight gain for some. I am currently taking a TCA, and, without changing my eating habits (actually I was eating significantly less than usual, which wasn't much to begin with), I have gained 6 or 7 pounds in a month. That's disgusting, and one of the reasons (although certainly not the main one) that I will likely not continue with the TCA.
I hope somebody else answers the question. I am also curious to know what causes the weight gain.
Tamara
> Does anyone have anything to say on this subject? Besides the obvious that it happens...
>
> I'm assuming that it has something to do with the effects of serotonin in the gut, since that's where 95% of the serotonin in the body is used. Does anyone know what the effects of reuptake inhibition in the gut would be?
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> Just musing...
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