depression and weight loss

i have been depressed for about a year and recently started taking prozac. due to the side effects eg decreased appetite vomiting and weight loss, i have been put on paroxetine. im a 5'9" male and weigh 60 kg (132 ibs) and am very self concious about my weight. is there anyway of increasing my appetite and weight? please help!!

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Matt, there are 3 approaches you can explore;
     1. Do nothing more because Paxil often causes weight gain.
     2. See a nutritionist and use dietary means in addition.
     3. See your primary care doctor and ask him about a medication called Megace. It is a weakened steroid that increases appetite.

Hope this helps.