Weight gain from meds 3 yrs post op-any advice?

[SBRN 5]

I lost 90# and I'm 3 yrs. post op. 6 months ago I was put on an antidepressant [sNRI] and have gained 25# without changing my eating habits. I know weight gain can be a side effect of this class of meds and now am off of them, but still can't lose weight. Anyone have a similar experience and/or any advice?

Thanks bunches!

[mrsto 2,925]

This is a difficult one.... A close friend is going through the same thing. She went back on Lexapro, and gained over 50 pounds. Unfortunately, this is a problem with certain types of antidepressants. You might want to talk with your doctor and see if he/she can try something else. There are a few that I know of that don't cause weight gain. I believe Prozac and Wellbutrin don't have this issue. Also, Effexor. But if what you're currently taking is working for you, then switching can be a problem. The only other thing you can try, is to beef up your exercise routine. If you're walking 30 minutes a day, bump it up to 30 minutes twice a day......something along those lines. You may be able to reel it in, but it's going to be a challenge. Those drugs slow everything down, and that's why the weight comes on.

Edited June 5, 2014 by mrsto

[SBRN 5]

_{Thanks, MRSTO. I've been on several including Effexor, but still have that slow metabolism. I will try to increase my activity and dink more H2O.}

[weasle mama 21]

I am on Welbutrin and noticed a decrease in appetite when I started, it's one of the few that don't have weight gain as a side effect. It may be worth checking out?!

[SBRN 5]

Thanks weasel mama, but when I tried Welbutrin I had cardiac side effects. Dang!