What is the percentage of people that have experienced weight gain?
I gained 30lb on Zoloft and I'm hoping that will not happen again.
Prozac - what to expect regarding weight gain?
Question posted by JJBEE on 15 July 2021
Last updated on 15 July 2021 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
15 July 2021
Hi, JJBEE!
Most antidepressant/anxiolytics have the potential to cause weight gain in a percentage of users but Prozac is considered more weight neutral than other similar medications:
"Metabolic
Very common (10% or more of users): Anorexia (up to 17%)
Common (1% to 10% of users): Decreased appetite, increased appetite, weight loss"
It can cause an increase in appetite in some cases but that can easily be counteracted with a healthy diet and exercise.
Best regards and good luck to you!
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