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Weight gain and Cipralec

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himanish
himanish

Hello Everyone,

I am on Cipralex for more than 6 months and being on and off on Cipralex for few times. But this time it is longest and I can feel the difference. I am happy, I am more productive, I am less anxious, I am more to life which initially was the other way round. But my problem is I am unable to lose weight in spite of eating very less and working out moderately.

Does anyone share the same problem or this is not related to cipralex at all? Please help me to understand.

Thanks in advance

Himani Verma

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  • fay_P
    fay_P himanish

    Posted

    Hi there 

    Yep I noticed that too 

    But I also noticed I want to eat more certain foods . Like pastries, chocolate , etc 

    When I try and eat healthy I loose that extra weight . 

    But the benefits of cipralex are wayyyy to more important to me than the extra weight 

    Hope I helped 

    F x

  • susan69457
    susan69457 himanish

    Posted

    Hi himanish, 

    I don’t know wether it’s the medication but I found that when I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression I just felt so nauseous and couldn’t eat so I found that when it started working my appetite came back with a vengeance and I have to be really careful how much I eat so I personally think too I’d sooner carry a little extra weight and feel less or no anxiety! Quality of life is more important! Hope this helps

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