Re: Scared of taking Paxil
Originally Posted by
Hypo27
My doctor prescribed it to me Thursday for depression and anxiety and I知 just so afraid to take it. Thing is o took it around 8 years ago and it helped a lot but it made me gain quite a bit of weight. That痴 my big fear I知 already at like 185 when I should be like 160 so I知 scared it値l make me 200 pounds in a few months being on it...
Paroxetine (Paxil) is the SSRI most likely to cause weight gain. Escitalopram (Lexapro), sertraline (Zoloft) and fluoxetine (Prozac) are better bets if weight gain is a concern. You may find this useful: How to control weight gain when prescribing antidepressants
Exercise will help, not only for weight, but also for anxiety/depression as it helps stimulate the growth of new brain cells (neurogenesis) which is how ADs produce the therapeutic response. You don't need to run a daily marathon, a 30 minute walk 4-5 days a week can make a significant difference to both body and mind.
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