Hi, I gained almost 30 pounds in 7 months taking citalopram 20 mg. I was wondering if I would lose the weight when I stopped

23-year-old woman3 years ago
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Melina Michaud · 3 years ago
Hello,
Weight gain associated with antidepressants is a common side effect. Generally, stopping the medication (under the supervision of a pharmacist or doctor) will help to lose the weight gained. However, stopping alone will not do the trick. It will help you lose weight, but it will probably take some effort to get back to your original weight
Several small actions can have a positive impact on weight, such as being physically active, adopting healthy eating habits, eating raw vegetables before meals to reduce the size of the meal, avoiding fatty and sugary foods or consulting a nutritionist..
We think of modifying the treatment when the weight gain exceeds 2 to 3 kg. In your case, it would be better to try another molecule.

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