Paxil makes me fat & I'm tired of it!

[mspaxil]

Has anyone found a successful way to lose weight while on Paxil? I've been on it for over 10 years and can't lose weight despite diet & exercise. I never had a weight problem before starting Paxil but I've been hesitant to go off of it because it works so well despite this unfortunately side effect. Should I switch medications? Is anything as effective for depression and anxiety as Paxil?

[starr28]

Hi,

I have put on 20 pounds over the years from antidepressants.  My pdoc
recently suggested trying a carb-blocker with white bean extract.  She
says it is safe and does not react negatively with my meds.  I am going
to give it a try bec frankly I am desparate!

best wishes to you,
starr28

[Jade59]

I had this same problem.  Never had a weight problem until I started Paxil in the mid 90's.  I never ate any different and gained 20lbs anyway.  This was over many years of course.   I stopped taking it and the pounds just melted away.  If this med is working so well for you, can you overlook this side effect?  You don't want to mess with a good thing, you know?

The only AD I know of that's not supposed to cause weight gain is Wellbutrin, however, it has a stimulating quality which some people have a hard time tolerating.

Good luck!