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Some antidepressants contribute to weight gain more than others, study finds

Some antidepressants, like escitalopram, paroxetine, and duloxetine, show a 10% to 15% higher likelihood of weight gain compared to sertraline users.
Bupropion users were 15% less likely to gain weight than sertraline users, while fluoxetine showed no weight change association.
A study on 183,118 patients across 8 U.S. health systems from 2010 to 2019 reveals varying weight gain effects of different antidepressants.

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CNN

Some antidepressants contribute to weight gain more than others, study finds

Weight gain can be a side effect of antidepressants for some people. Here is how much weight you might gain on each of eight common antidepressants.

13 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

Some antidepressants contribute to weight gain more than others, study finds

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Antidepressants can be lifesavers for many struggling with so many mental health diagnoses — anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. Yet taking these mood-altering substances can lead to an unpleasant side effect for some — weight gain. While many people never add extra weight, doctors say concerns over additional pounds are a key reason…

12 hours ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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CBS News

Patients on these antidepressants were more likely to gain weight, study says

New research is comparing the weight changes of patients taking different types of popular antidepressants.

11 hours ago

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Axios

Some antidepressants cause more weight gain than others, study finds

Drug-related weight gain may deter people from starting or taking medications as prescribed, researchers say.

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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Philly Voice

Weight gain is a common side effect of antidepressants, but Wellbutrin causes the least, study finds

A study of eight antidepressants found that patients taking Wellbutrin gained the least amount of weight. Those taking Lexapro, Paxil and Cymbalta were more likely to gain at least 5% of their base weight than those using Zoloft, the most commonly prescribed antidepressant.

11 hours ago·Philadelphia, United States

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WLTX

Patients on these antidepressants were more likely to gain weight, study says

New research is comparing the weight changes of patients taking different types of antidepressants, one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S.

13 hours ago·Columbia, United States

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