Lorazepam and weight gain???

[anniec1956]

Help!!! Less than a year ago I was given Lorazepam and Remeron and since that time I have gained a total of 70 lbs. Is their a correlation between either of these drugs and weight gain? I was 133 and now top the scales at 201.5. My nutritional habits haven't changed and I cannot figure out what is happening to me.

Thanks
Anniec

[polaire]

It's the Remeron. It's notorious for weight gain. Lorazepam has no correlation.

[anniec1956]

Thanks you, At the same time I was also put on Lexapro does Lexapro contribute to weight gain?

[polaire]

Possibly, but it's more likely the Remeron.

[Casey55]

Weight gain is a common side effect of Remeron as well as Lexapro, but not Ativan. If it becomes a problem, there are other meds you could try.