Anonymous asked this question on 5/4/2000:

Does the weight gain come from eating more or from a slower metabolism?

Thank you.

aprilgirl63 gave this response on 5/9/2000:

I was on Paxil for 1.5 years and gained about 20 lbs. I was not happy with the extreme eveness it provided as it made me feel almost numb. Then, as I noticed the weight gain, my doctor said it could and probably very well is the Paxill that was causing the gain. He switched me to Prozac, and the wieght gain stopped and I have now been able to lose most of the weight I gained. Prozac helps take the edge off of my feelings of desperation and hopelessness, but allows me to still feel the moods I enjoy---whether they be happiness, anger, or joy. I feel in control and would suggest that you talk with your physician about switching to another medication effective in the treatment of depression. Good luck! aprilgirl63

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