Depression meds

[Mygirl33]

My daughter has been on celexa for about 1 1/2 years. She had depression, anxiety, ocd and an eating disorder. She also saw a therapist for a year and a nutritionist. The problem is she has gained about 30 pounds and eats all time. Doesn't want to exercise anymore either. I feel like she went from one extreme to another. I just want her to be healthy and happy?  I have read info on Wellbutrin and from what I read that may be a better alternative. I'm going to discuss with her doc but I was wondering if anyone out there has any info/experience on these meds.

[Paxiled]

If the Celexa is working, you can also consider adding wellbutrin to it.  Keep in mind that wellbutrin is a very stimulating antidepressant and if anxiety is a primary problem it can make it worse.  Doesn't mean it will, but you should know this.  If it's all a result of depression it's less likely to do this.

[4Maddie44]

Hello.  I know that a lot of anti depressants do make people gain weight.  I was on Effexor which made me gain a lot of weight.  Hopefully other people here may be able to advise, but different anti depressants affect different people.  Some people on Effexor do not gain weight, so it is not easy to say really.

I do hope the doctor can help, but I usually think it is the people who are taking the medication who can advise.  It would be interesting to know if other people on Celexa have had a weight gain.

Hope you get the help you need.  It is a worry for you as your daughter has many problems.  Keep posting here if it helps.