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GIGGLEBOT · #5 07-01-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fatchick40

ive been put on antidepressants (cymbalta and abilify) and it seems like everytime my dr. puts me on them, i gain weight which makes the depression even worse which makes him up my dosage which makes me gain more....im so frustrated. he cant find an antidepressant that works (ive been told i have treatment-resistant depression). does anyone know of depression meds that dont mess with weight or better yet, cause weightloss? i also have an eating disorder (both anorexia/bulimia) which isnt helping any either. any suggestions?? please?

I know what you mean about the meds and weight gain. I hate it! I have been on Prozac for 4 years now and have gained about 20lbs since I have been on it. My understanding is the SSRI's (selective seratonin reuptake inhibitors), which is a class of antidepressants, weight gain can be a side effect

I have recently been switched to Wellbutrin SR and from what I have researched, weightloss is a side effect BUT the drug is not to be taken by people w/eating disorders because of that side effect.

I hope you can find something that makes you feel better. I know its a pain in the butt when it comes to antidepressants. It is so much trial and error when you are starting something new cause it takes so long to notice a difference in your mood and symptoms.

Huge hugs to you