Weight Loss & Meds

[Gwen C]

Has anyone noticed losing weight as a result of taking anti-depressants and ADHD meds? I've lost 30 pounds since I started taking these meds last Oct. I know the ADHD meds are a speed dirivitive. But they have made me calmer. Not speedier. Now I am 6' tall and I did start at 205. (yuck) So maybe it isn't such a big deal.

Gwen

[Suzy]

Hey, Gwen!

I too Paxil for a little over a year.  During that time I gained weight steadily.  I then switched to Lexapro and the weight gain stopped and then began to slowly go back down.  I have some other medical complications and have now lost back all the weight and more.  But I'm short at 5'6".  Which one are you taking?
Kristi

[Gwen C]

Hi Kristi,

Adderall for ADHD and Straterra and Zoloft for the anxiety and depression. Fairly low doses and they work well as a unit.

Gwen

[Melissa]

Has anyone noticed losing weight as a result of taking anti-depressants and ADHD meds? I've lost 30 pounds since I started taking these meds last Oct. I know the ADHD meds are a speed dirivitive. But they have made me calmer. Not speedier. Now I am 6' tall and I did start at 205. (yuck) So maybe it isn't such a big deal.

Gwen

I hope it's the ADD medication.  I jsut started yesterday and I'm also trying to lose weight at the same time.

Melissa