I have been on Buspirone for about 3 months and my appetite has decreased a lot and am losing weight. I had no appetite change before taking it
Buspirone and weight loss?
Question posted by Lexity711 on 10 June 2018
Last updated on 10 June 2018 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
10 June 2018
Hi, Lexity! These are uncommon side effects with buspirone, but a small percentage of people will experience them:
"Metabolic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Weight gain, weight loss"
"Gastrointestinal
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anorexia"
I'd let your doctor know as losing more than 5% of your usual body weight is considered clinically significant.
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