I know weight gain on antidepressants is subjective, some people don't seem to gain weight and others do. I took Cipralex for 2 years and it helped me a lot except the weight crept on (2 stone) and the very most I could achieve was staying a stable weight by going to the gym nearly every day, swam and walked. I only lost the 2 stone after coming off it. It was a long and difficult task (I'm in my 40's).
Now I am in the position again I need to take anti depressants but I am so scared of the weight gain. I find that getting fatter makes me even more depressed and it has been such hard work in the past. I've been prescribed Cymbalta and then Lyrica (not taken them yet) both of which I've heard incur weight gain.
I was hoping anyone can help or have experience of either med in relation the weight issue or if there's a med that doesn't automatically put 2 stone on !
Many thanks