Study pinpoints 3 common antidepressants tied to the most weight gain
Researchers have found that escitalopram, paroxetine, and duloxetine are the antidepressants tied to the highest risk of weight gain.
Some antidepressants contribute to weight gain more than others, study finds
Weight gain can be a side effect of antidepressants for some people. Here is how much weight you might gain on each of eight common antidepressants.
These Are the 3 Popular Antidepressants Likely to Cause Weight Gain
A new study compared commonly prescribed antidepressants — such as Wellbutrin, Zoloft and Lexapro — and found which ones are more likely to cause weight gain.
Patients on these antidepressants were more likely to gain weight, study says
At six months, users of escitalopram (which is sold under the brand name Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) were 10% to 15% more likely to gain at least 5% of their baseline weight than sertraline (Zoloft) users.
Here’s how much weight you could gain on these antidepressants
One of the most widely prescribed antidepressants, sertraline, also known by brand names Zoloft and Lustral, was associated with an average gain of nearly 0.5 pounds (0.2 kilograms) at six months. That rose to 3.2 pounds (1.46 kilograms) at 24 months ...
When It Comes to Weight Gain, Not All Antidepressants Are the Same
Bupropion users are 15% to 20% less likely to gain a significant amount of weight than those taking the most common antidepressant, sertraline, researchers reported July 2 in the
Eight Common Antidepressants Ranked by Weight Gain Potential
Eight commonly used antidepressants have been ranked by their weight gain potential.
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Study discovers which antidepressants contribute to most weight gain
Not all medications tested led to weight gain, however. “Bupropion (Wellbutrin and Zyban) on average had a 15% lower risk of ...
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Sertraline for Depression & Anxiety: Breaking Down the Side Effects
If your mental health has seemed a little out of sorts for some time now, there’s a chance you’ve already spoken to a healthcare provider and been offered the common antidepressant sertraline.
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Brexpiprazole Plus Sertraline Under Review for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline for the treatment of adults with ...
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Weight Changes Caused by Common Antidepressant Medications
Study evaluating differences in weight gain among eight commonly prescribed antidepressants presents data linked to highest ...
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Is sertraline (Zoloft) safe for depression in pregnancy?
While the NHS does not generally recommend taking sertraline in pregnancy, there are other anti-depressants your GP can prescribe for you, so speak to him/her if you are concerned about how you are ...